The world knows only two, that’s Rome and I.
BEN JONSONThe world knows only two, that’s Rome and I.
BEN JONSONThey, who know no evil, will suspect none.
BEN JONSONWhosoever loves not picture is injurious to truth, and all the wisdom of poetry. Picture is the invention of heaven, the most ancient and most akin to nature. It is itself a silent work, and always one and the same habit.
BEN JONSONAffliction teacheth a wicked person sometime to pray; prosperity never.
BEN JONSONHang sorrow, care’ll kill a cat.
BEN JONSONGood men are the stars, the planets of the ages wherein they live, and illustrate the times.
BEN JONSONWho casts to write a living line, must sweat.
BEN JONSONIn small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measures, life may perfect be.
BEN JONSONTo men pressed by their wants all change is ever welcome.
BEN JONSONThe voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime had stroked the air; And though the sound had parted thence, Still left an echo in the sense.
BEN JONSONI perceive affection makes a fool Of any man too much the father.
BEN JONSONFor he that once is good, is ever great.
BEN JONSONThy praise or dispraise is to me alike; One doth not stroke me, nor the other strike.
BEN JONSONOut of clothes out of countenance, out of countenance out of wit.
BEN JONSONLanguage most shows a man, speak that I may see thee.
BEN JONSONDrink today, and drown all sorrow; You shall perhaps not do it tomorrow; Best, while you have it, use your breath; There is no drinking after death.
BEN JONSON