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
A woman, the more curious she is about her face, is commonly the more careless about her house. – Ben Jonson
Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I’ll not look for wine. – Ben Jonson
Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised. – Ben Jonson