Ben Jonson

The world knows only two, that's Rome and I.

The world knows only two, that's Rome and I.

Princes that would their people should do well
Must at themselves begin, as at the head;
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Princes that would their people should do well
Must at themselves begin, as at the head;
For men, by their example, pattern out
Their limitations, and regard of laws:
A virtuous court a world to virtue draws.

They that know no evil will suspect none.

They that know no evil will suspect none.

They say Princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship.
The reason is, the brave beast is read more

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.

I do honour the very flea of his dog.

I do honour the very flea of his dog.