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

Quote by Ben Jonson

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And though thou hadst small Latin, and less Greek.

And though thou hadst small Latin, and less Greek.

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.

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.

Neither do thou lust after that tawny weed tobacco.

Neither do thou lust after that tawny weed tobacco.

'Twas only fear first in the world made gods.

'Twas only fear first in the world made gods.

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...

Weigh the meaning and look not at the words.

Weigh the meaning and look not at the words.

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,...

Who casts to write a living line, must sweat

Who casts to write a living line, must sweat

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...

Apes are apes, though clothed in scarlet.

Apes are apes, though clothed in scarlet.

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.

Art hath an enemy called Ignorance.

Art hath an enemy called Ignorance.

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.

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.

All discourses but my own afflict me; they seem harsh, impertinent, and irksome

All discourses but my own afflict me; they seem harsh, impertinent, and irksome

I don't think, in all the years I managed them, I ever spoke more than...

I don't think, in all the years I managed them, I ever spoke more than...

When a man is asked to make a speech, the first thing he has to...

When a man is asked to make a speech, the first thing he has to...