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Ben Jonson

It is a note Of upstart greatness to observe and watch For these poor trifles, which the noble mind Neglects and scorns.
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Greatness Mind Scorn Watches
Let argument bear no unmusical sound.
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Argument Bears Sound
He that is respectless in his courses oft sells his reputation at cheap market.
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Courses Reputation Sells
Whosoever 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.
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Ancient Heaven Silent
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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Morning Regret Simple
You are not now to think what’s best to do, As in beginnings, but what must be done, Being thus enter’d; and slip no advantage That may secure you. Let them call it mischief; When it is past, and prosper’d , ’twill be virtue.
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Mischief Past Virtue
Passions are spiritual rebels and raise sedition against the understanding.
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Passion Spiritual Understanding
It is less dishonor to hear imperfectly than to speak imperfectly. The ears are excused; the understanding is not.
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Ears Speak Understanding
He that would have his virtue published, is not the servant of virtue, but glory.
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Glory Servant Virtue
Nor 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.
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Home Stills Wanderers
Cut Men’s throats with whisperings.
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Cutting Men Whispering
Great honours are great burdens, but on whom They are cast with envy, he doth bear two loads.
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Envy Honor Two
Blueness doth express trueness.
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Color Trueness
In the hope to meet Shortly again, and make our absence sweet.
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Absence Hope Love Miss Sweet
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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Education Inspirational Past
To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.
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Communication Motivational Wise

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