Ben Jonson
Found 11 thoughts of Ben Jonson
True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.
Ben Jonson
Apes are apes, though clothed in scarlet.
Ben Jonson
Talking and eloquence are not the same: to speak, and to speak well, are two things.
Ben Jonson
Let them call it mischief: When it is past and prospered t'will be virtue.
Ben Jonson
In small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measures, life may perfect be.
Ben Jonson
He threatens many that hath injured one.
Ben Jonson
Good men are the stars, the planets of the ages wherein they live, and illustrate the times.
Ben Jonson
They say Princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom.
Ben Jonson
When a virtuous man is raised, it brings gladness to his friends, grief to his enemies, and glory to his posterity.
Ben Jonson
If you be sick, your own thoughts make you sick.
Ben Jonson