“Memory of all the powers of the mind is the most delicate and frail.”
“Memory of all the powers of the mind is the most delicate and frail.”
Ben Jonson
“Words borrowed of antiquity do lend a kind of majesty to style, and are not without their delight sometimes.”
Ben Jonson, The Works of Ben Jonson: With critical and explanatory notes and a memoir by William Gifford. Volume 2“Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.”
Ben Jonson“They say Princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom.”
Ben Jonson“Good men are the stars, the planets of the ages wherein they live, and illustrate the times.”
Ben Jonson“He knows not his own strength that has not met adversity.”
Ben Jonson“A woman the more careful she is about her face is commonly the more careless about her house.”
Ben Jonson“Language most shows a man speak that I may see thee.”
Ben Jonson“I glory more in the coming purchase of my wealth than in the glad possession.”
Ben Jonson“Dowling 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.”
Ben Jonson“Sweet meat must have sour sauce.”
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