And he repents in thorns that sleeps in beds of roses

Quote by Francis Quarles

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Our God and soldiers we alike adore ev'n at the brink of danger; not before:...

Our God and soldiers we alike adore ev'n at the brink of danger; not before:...

My mind's my kingdom.

My mind's my kingdom.

Has fortune dealt you some bad cards. Then let wisdom make you a good gamester

Has fortune dealt you some bad cards. Then let wisdom make you a good gamester

Beware of him that is slow to anger; for when it is long coming, it...

Beware of him that is slow to anger; for when it is long coming, it...

The road to perseverance lies by doubt.

The road to perseverance lies by doubt.

It is the lot of man but once to die.

It is the lot of man but once to die.

Flatter not thyself in thy faith in God if thou hast not charity for thy...

Flatter not thyself in thy faith in God if thou hast not charity for thy...

Wisdom not only gets, but once got, retains.

Wisdom not only gets, but once got, retains.

My soul, sit thou a patient looker-on; Judge not the play before the play is...

My soul, sit thou a patient looker-on; Judge not the play before the play is...

Luxury is an enticing pleasure, a bastard mirth, which hath honey in her mouth, gall...

Luxury is an enticing pleasure, a bastard mirth, which hath honey in her mouth, gall...

Fear nothing but what thy industry may prevent; be confident of nothing but what fortune...

Fear nothing but what thy industry may prevent; be confident of nothing but what fortune...

Necessity of action takes away the fear of the act, and makes bold resolution the...

Necessity of action takes away the fear of the act, and makes bold resolution the...

Let the fear of danger be a spur to prevent it; he that fears not,...

Let the fear of danger be a spur to prevent it; he that fears not,...

Wickedness is its own punishment.

Wickedness is its own punishment.

Meditation is the life of the soul: Action, the soul of meditation. and honor the...

Meditation is the life of the soul: Action, the soul of meditation. and honor the...

If thou desire the love of God and man, be humble, for the proud heart,...

If thou desire the love of God and man, be humble, for the proud heart,...

No cross no crown.

No cross no crown.

The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters. It is not sufficient for...

The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters. It is not sufficient for...

Put off thy cares with thy clothes; so shall thy rest strengthen thy labor, and...

Put off thy cares with thy clothes; so shall thy rest strengthen thy labor, and...

Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word...

Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word...