I do honour the very flea of his dog.

Quote by Ben Jonson

Topics: Ben Jonson Quotes

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.

'Twas only fear first in the world made gods.

'Twas only fear first in the world made gods.

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...

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...

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

Weigh the meaning and look not at the words.

Weigh the meaning and look not at the words.

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...

He knows not his own strength that has not met adversity.

He knows not his own strength that has not met adversity.

A good poet's made as well as born.

A good poet's made as well as born.

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...

Good men are the stars, the planets of the ages wherein they live, and illustrate...

Good men are the stars, the planets of the ages wherein they live, and illustrate...

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...

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

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

Who casts to write a living line, must sweat

Who casts to write a living line, must sweat

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

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

Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need.

Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need.

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...

Calumnies are answered best with silence

Calumnies are answered best with silence

Silence is the wit of fools.

Silence is the wit of fools.

When you're comfortable with someone you love, the silence is the best. And, that's how...

When you're comfortable with someone you love, the silence is the best. And, that's how...