A lily of a day Is fairer far in May, Although it fall and die that night, It was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions we just beauties see, And in short measures life may perfect be.
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Thy praise or dispraise is to me alike; One doth not stroke me, nor the other strike.
More Ben Jonson Quotes
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I perceive affection makes a fool Of any man too much the father.
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It is the highest of earthly honors to be descended from the great and good. They alone cry out against a noble ancestry who have none of their own.
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The Devil is an Ass , I do acknowledge it.
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For he that once is good, is ever great.
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It is virtue that gives glory; that will endenizen a man everywhere.
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Cut Men’s throats with whisperings.
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Now we are all fallen, youth from their fear, And age from that which bred it, good example.
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If all you boast of your great art be true; Sure, willing poverty lives most in you.
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He that would have his virtue published, is not the servant of virtue, but glory.
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Get money, still get money, boy, no matter by what means.
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Tis no sin love’s fruits to steal; But the sweet thefts to reveal; To be taken, to be seen, These have crimes accounted been.
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