Weigh the meaning and look not at the words.

Quote by Ben Jonson

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

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

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...

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.

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...

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

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.

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...

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...

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

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

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.

This is the very womb and bed of enormity.

This is the very womb and bed of enormity.

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...

I do honour the very flea of his dog.

I do honour the very flea of his dog.

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

Betrayal is common for men with no conscience.

Betrayal is common for men with no conscience.

If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope...

If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope...