The world knows only two, that’s Rome and I.
BEN JONSONThe world knows only two, that’s Rome and I.
BEN JONSONA good king is a public servant.
BEN JONSONLet argument bear no unmusical sound.
BEN JONSONIf you succeed not, cast not away the quills yet, nor scratch the wainscot, beat not the poor desk, but bring all to the forge and file again; turn it new.
BEN JONSONThere is no bounty to be showed to such As have real goodness: Bounty is A spice of virtue; and what virtuous act Can take effect on them that have no power Of equal habitude to apprehend it?
BEN JONSONPoets are far rarer birds than kings.
BEN JONSONPrinces 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 JONSONIt is a note Of upstart greatness to observe and watch For these poor trifles, which the noble mind Neglects and scorns.
BEN JONSONIf all you boast of your great art be true; Sure, willing poverty lives most in you.
BEN JONSONO, for an engine, to keep back all clocks, or make the sun forget his motion!
BEN JONSONOut of clothes out of countenance, out of countenance out of wit.
BEN JONSONWords borrowed of Antiquity do lend a kind of Majesty to style, and are not without their delight sometimes.
BEN JONSONThe man that is once hated, both his good and his evil deeds oppress him.
BEN JONSONDrink 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.
BEN JONSONAll concord’s born of contraries.
BEN JONSONTrue melancholy breeds your perfect fine wit.
BEN JONSON