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

Quote by Ben Jonson

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Art hath an enemy called Ignorance.

Art hath an enemy called Ignorance.

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,...

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...

Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need

Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need

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

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

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...

Who casts to write a living line, must sweat

Who casts to write a living line, must sweat

Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need.

Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need.

True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.

True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.

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...

Talking is the disease of age.

Talking is the disease of age.

They that know no evil will suspect none.

They that know no evil will suspect none.

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...

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.

Good morning to the day: and next, my gold! - / Open the shrine that...

Good morning to the day: and next, my gold! - / Open the shrine that...

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...

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.

They that know no evil will suspect none.

They that know no evil will suspect none.

This is the very womb and bed of enormity.

This is the very womb and bed of enormity.

If you be sick, your own thoughts make you sick.

If you be sick, your own thoughts make you sick.