He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master.

Quote by Ben Jonson

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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,...

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...

Art hath an enemy called Ignorance.

Art hath an enemy called Ignorance.

I have betrayed myself with my own tongue; The case is altered

I have betrayed myself with my own tongue; The case is altered

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...

Weigh the meaning and look not at the words.

Weigh the meaning and look not at the words.

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.

Art hath an enemy called Ignorance.

Art hath an enemy called Ignorance.

O, for an engine, to keep back all clocks, or make the sun forget his...

O, for an engine, to keep back all clocks, or make the sun forget his...

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...

A good poet's made as well as born.

A good poet's made as well as born.

Vice Is like a fury to the vicious mind, And turns delight itself to punishment

Vice Is like a fury to the vicious mind, And turns delight itself to punishment

Drink today, and drown all sorrow; You shall perhaps not do it tomorrow; Best, while...

Drink today, and drown all sorrow; You shall perhaps not do it tomorrow; Best, while...

He threatens many that hath injured one.

He threatens many that hath injured one.

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...

Who casts to write a living line, must sweat

Who casts to write a living line, must sweat

They that know no evil will suspect none.

They that know no evil will suspect none.

And though thou hadst small Latin, and less Greek.

And though thou hadst small Latin, and less Greek.

Let them call it mischief: When it is past and prospered t'will be virtue.

Let them call it mischief: When it is past and prospered t'will be virtue.

A woman, the more curious she is about her face, is commonly the more careless...

A woman, the more curious she is about her face, is commonly the more careless...