And though thou hadst small Latin, and less Greek.

Quote by Ben Jonson

Topics: Ben Jonson Quotes

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave...

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave...

Let those that merely talk and never think, That live in the wild anarchy of...

Let those that merely talk and never think, That live in the wild anarchy of...

As he brews, so shall he drink.

As he brews, so shall he drink.

They say Princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is,...

They say Princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is,...

Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need

Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need

Neither do thou lust after that tawny weed tobacco.

Neither do thou lust after that tawny weed tobacco.

Calumnies are answered best with silence

Calumnies are answered best with silence

Talking and eloquence are not the same: to speak, and to speak well, are two...

Talking and eloquence are not the same: to speak, and to speak well, are two...

The covetous man never has money; the prodigal will have none shortly.

The covetous man never has money; the prodigal will have none shortly.

Weigh the meaning and look not at the words.

Weigh the meaning and look not at the words.

Ill fortune never crushed that man whom good fortune deceived not.

Ill fortune never crushed that man whom good fortune deceived not.

He threatens many that hath injured one.

He threatens many that hath injured one.

In small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measures, life may perfect be.

In small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measures, life may perfect be.

I am grieved that it should be said he is my brother, and take these...

I am grieved that it should be said he is my brother, and take these...

A good poet's made as well as born.

A good poet's made as well as born.

To speak and to speak well, are two things. A fool may talk, but a...

To speak and to speak well, are two things. A fool may talk, but a...

Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.

Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.

I do honour the very flea of his dog.

I do honour the very flea of his dog.

Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need.

Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need.