Ben Jonson

The Devil is an ass, I do acknowledge it.

The Devil is an ass, I do acknowledge it.

Poor worms, they hiss at me, whilst I at home
Can be contented to applaud myself, . . . read more

Poor worms, they hiss at me, whilst I at home
Can be contented to applaud myself, . . . with joy
To see how plump my bags are and my barns.

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 master of art or giver of wit,
Their belly.

The master of art or giver of wit,
Their belly.

They that know no evil will suspect none.

They that know no evil will suspect none.