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

Quote by Ben Jonson

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Art hath an enemy called Ignorance.

Art hath an enemy called Ignorance.

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...

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

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

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.

A good poet's made as well as born.

A good poet's made as well as born.

Talking is the disease of age.

Talking is the disease of age.

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

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

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...

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.

True friendship consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and value.

True friendship consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and value.

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...

Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need.

Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need.

Weigh the meaning and look not at the words.

Weigh the meaning and look not at the words.

Language most shows a man, speak that I may see thee.

Language most shows a man, speak that I may see thee.

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.

Who casts to write a living line, must sweat

Who casts to write a living line, must sweat

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...

She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,...

She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,...

What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the...

What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the...