That which attempts to elevate the ugly to the level of beauty becomes neither; but an obscenity.

Enjoyment always has a spoiling, otherwise it cannot be so.

Nature's lay idiot, I taught thee to love.

So, so, break off this last lamenting kiss, Which sucks two souls, and vapors both away.

As God loves a cheerful giver, so he also loves a cheerful taker. Who takes hold of his gifts with a glad heart.

Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.

I have done one braver thing than all the Worthies did, and yet a braver thence doth spring, which is, to keep that hid.