Aristotle was the first accurate critic and truest judge nay, the greatest philosopher the world ever had; for he noted the vices of all knowledges, in all creatures, and out of many men’s perfections in a science he formed still one Art.
BEN JONSONWho will not judge him worthy to be robbed That sets his doors wide open to a thief, And shows the felon where his treasure lies?
More Ben Jonson Quotes
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How ready is heaven to those that pray!
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Who falls for love of God, shall rise a star.
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I have been at my book; and am now past the craggy paths of study, and come to the flowery plains of honour and reputation
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When a virtuous man is raised, it brings gladness to his friends, grief to his enemies, and glory to his posterity.
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Court a mistress, she denies you; let her alone, she will court you.
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The 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.
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Nothing is more short-lived than pride.
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Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.
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The man that is once hated, both his good and his evil deeds oppress him.
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Where it concerns himself, Who’s angry at a slander, makes it true.
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One woman reads another’s character Without the tedious trouble of deciphering
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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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We are persons of quality, I assure you, and women of fashion, and come to see and to be seen.
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Fear to do base, unworthy things is valor; if they be one to us, to suffer them is valor too.
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Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I’ll not look for wine.
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