Jonson Quotes

Who casts to write a living line, must sweat. - Ben Jonson

Wherein the graver had a strife / With Nature to out-do the life. - 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

Weigh the meaning and look not at the words. - Ben Jonson

Vice Is like a fury to the vicious mind, And turns delight itself to punishment. - Ben Jonson

Underneath this stone doth lie / As much beauty as could die. - Ben Jonson

'Twas only fear first in the world made gods. - Ben Jonson