Ben Jonson

Frugality is the mother of all virtues.

Frugality is the mother of all virtues.

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.

The Devil is an ass, I do acknowledge it.

The Devil is an ass, I do acknowledge it.

I do honour the very flea of his dog.

I do honour the very flea of his dog.

He was not of an age, but for all time!
And all the Muses still were in their prime,
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He was not of an age, but for all time!
And all the Muses still were in their prime,
When, like Apollo, he came forth to warm
Our ears, or like a Mercury to charm!