Christopher Marlowe

I am Envy. I cannot read and therefore wish all books burned.

I am Envy. I cannot read and therefore wish all books burned.

Nature that framed us of four elements, warring within our breasts for regiment, doth teach us all to have aspiring read more

Nature that framed us of four elements, warring within our breasts for regiment, doth teach us all to have aspiring minds.

Was this the face that launch'd a thousand ships,
And burnt the topless towers of Ilium?
Sweet read more

Was this the face that launch'd a thousand ships,
And burnt the topless towers of Ilium?
Sweet Helen, make me immortal with a kiss.--
Her lips suck forth my soul; see, where it flies!--

It is a comfort to the miserable to have comrades in misfortune,
but it is a poor comfort after read more

It is a comfort to the miserable to have comrades in misfortune,
but it is a poor comfort after all.

Excess of wealth is cause of covetousness.

Excess of wealth is cause of covetousness.