He threatens many that hath injured one.
BEN JONSONWhom the disease of talking still once posses-seth, he can never hold his peace.
More Ben Jonson Quotes
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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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The day For whose returns, and many, all these pray; And so do I.
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It is an art to have so much judgment as to apparel a lie well, to give it a good dressing.
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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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Mischiefs feed / Like beasts, till they be fat, and then they bleed.
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Honor’s a good brooch to wear in a man’s hat at all times.
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No simple word That shall be uttered at our mirthful board, Shall make us sad next morning; or affright The liberty that we’ll enjoy to-night.
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It is less dishonor to hear imperfectly than to speak imperfectly. The ears are excused; the understanding is not.
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Soul of the age! The applause! delight! The wonder of our stage!
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Thy praise or dispraise is to me alike; One doth not stroke me, nor the other strike.
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The way to rise is to obey and please.
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I see compassion may become a justice, though it be a weakness, I confess, and nearer a vice than a virtue.
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Queen and huntress, chaste and fair Now the sun is laid to sleep, Seated in thy silver chair, State in wonted manner keep: Hesperus entreats thy light Goddess, excellently bright.
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That old bald cheater, Time.
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I perceive affection makes a fool Of any man too much the father.
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