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Drink to me only with thine eyes,
And I will pledge with mine;
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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.

by Ben Jonson Found in: Toasts Quotes,
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I am grieved that it should be said he is my brother, and take these courses. Well, as he brews, read more

I am grieved that it should be said he is my brother, and take these courses. Well, as he brews, so shall he drink, for George again. Yet he shall hear on't, and tightly, too, an' I live, i'faith.

by Ben Jonson Found in: Brothers Quotes,
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The voice so sweet, the words so fair,
As some soft chime had stroked the air;
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The voice so sweet, the words so fair,
As some soft chime had stroked the air;
And though the sound had parted thence,
Still left an echo in the sense.

by Ben Jonson Found in: Voice Quotes,
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A prince without letters is a Pilot without eyes. All his
government is groping.

A prince without letters is a Pilot without eyes. All his
government is groping.

by Ben Jonson Found in: Royalty Quotes,
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A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.

A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.

by Ben Jonson Found in: General Sayings,
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