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Ben Jonson was an English playwright and poet, celebrated for his satirical comedies and lyric poetry. His works, such as "Volpone" and "The Alchemist," had a lasting influence on English drama and literature. He is remembered as one of Shakespeare's most prominent contemporaries and a master of wit and classical form. Here are 146 of his quotes:
A gentleman reading a poem that began withWhere is that man that never yet did hear
Of fair Penelope, Ulysses' queen?[Jonson] calling his cook, asked if he had ever heard of her, who answering "No," demonstrate to him Lo, there the man that never yet did hear
Of fair Penelope, Ulysses' queen.
Ben Jonson
Farewell, thou child of my right hand, and joy!
My sin was too much hope of thee, loved boy.
Seven years thou wert lent to me, and I thee pay,
Exacted by thy fate, on the just day.
O, could I lose all father now. For why
Will man lament the state he should envy?
To have soon 'scaped world's and flesh's rage,
And, if no other misery, yet age!
Rest in soft peace, and, asked, say here doth lie
Ben Jonson his best piece of poetry:
For whose sake, henceforth, all his vows be such,
As what he loves may never like too much.
Ben Jonson
Ben Jonson
Occupation: English Playwright
Born: June 1, 1572
Died: August 6, 1637
Quotes count: 146
Wikipedia: Ben Jonson
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