Princes that would their people should do well Must at themselves begin, as at the head; For men, by their example, pattern out Their limitations, and regard of laws: A virtuous court a world to virtue draws.
BEN JONSONNor for my peace will I go far, As wanderers do, that still do roam, But make my strengths, such as they are, Here in my bosom, and at home.
More Ben Jonson Quotes
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Folly often goes beyond her bounds, but impudence knows none.
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Memory, of all the powers of the mind, is the most delicate and frail.
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Ambition, like a torrent, never looks back.
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Of all wild beasts preserve me from a tyrant; and of all tame a flatterer.
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For whose sake, henceforth, all his vows be such, As what he loves may never like too much.
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In small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measures, life may perfect be.
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Nor shall our cups make any guilty men; But at our parting, we will be, as when We innocently met.
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Heaven prepares good men with crosses; but no ill can happen to a good man.
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How near to good is what is fair!
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A good dog deserves a good bone.
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Language most shows a man, speak that I may see thee.
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Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need
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He who is taught only by himself has a fool for a master.
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Success hath made me wanton.
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He was not of an age, but for all time!
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