93 Quotes by Philip Massinger

Revenge, that thirsty dropsy of our souls, makes us covet that which hurts us most.

Giants in Their promises, but those obtained, weak pigmies In their performance.

Conscience and wealth are not always neighbors.

Detraction's a bold monster, and fears not To wound the fame of princes, if it find But any blemish in their lives to work on.

One grain of incense with devotion offer'd 'S beyond all perfumes of Sabaean spices.

The over curious are not over wise.

Ill news are swallow-winged, but what is good walks on crutches.

Great men, Till they have gained their ends, are giants in Their promises, but, those obtained, weak pigmies In their performance. And it is a maxim Allowed among them, so they may deceive, They may swear anything; for the queen of love, As they hold constantly, does never punish, But smile, at lovers' perjuries.

This is the Jew that Shakespeare drew.