315 Quotes by Ben Jonson

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

Nor for my peace will I go far, As wanderers do, that still do roam, But make my strengths, such as they are, Here in my bosom, and at home.

Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need

Talking and eloquence are not the same: to speak, and to speak well, are two things.

The Devil is an Ass , I do acknowledge it.

I'll give anything for a good copy now, be it true or false, so it be news.

A good man will avoid the spot of any sin. The very aspersion is grievous, which makes him choose his way in his life, as he would in his journey.

Let those that merely talk and never think, That live in the wild anarchy of drink

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