315 Quotes by Ben Jonson

It is a note Of upstart greatness to observe and watch For these poor trifles, which the noble mind Neglects and scorns.

The man that is once hated, both his good and his evil deeds oppress him.

Chance will not do the work. Chance sends the breeze; But if the pilot slumber at the helm, The very wind that wafts us tow'rds the port May dash us on the shoals. The steersman's part Is vigilance, or blow it rough or smooth.

In his adversity I ever prayed, that God would give him strength; for greatness he could not want.

I would rather have a plain down-right wisdom than a foolish and affected eloquence.

Who casts to write a living line, must sweat.

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

Nor use too swelling, or ill-sounded words . . . .

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