Thomas Middleton quotes

Thomas Middleton was an English playwright and poet, widely regarded as one of the leading dramatists of the Jacobean era. His works are known for their dark wit, complex characters, and incisive social commentary. He made significant contributions to English Renaissance theatre, collaborating with contemporaries and influencing generations of writers. Here are 39 of his quotes:

Ground not upon dreams; you know they are ever contrary. (Thomas Middleton)
A little too wise, they say, do ne'er live long. View quote
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There is no hate lost between us. View quote
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The world's a stage on which all parts are played. View quote
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Like pearl Dropt from the opening eyelids of the morn Upon the bashful rose. View quote
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All is not gold that glisteneth. View quote
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Have you summoned your wits from wool-gathering? View quote
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This was a good week's labour. View quote
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As old Chaucer was wont to say, that broad famous English poet. View quote
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Justice may wink a while, but see at last. View quote
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He who loves the law dies either mad or poor. (Thomas Middleton)
Black spirits and white, red spirits and gray, Mingle, mingle, mingle, you that mingle may. View quote
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How a good meaning May be corrupted by a misconstruction. View quote
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Turn over a new leaf. View quote
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In spite of my teeth. View quote
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As true as I live. View quote
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As the case stands. View quote
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On his last legs. View quote
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Spick and span new. View quote
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The better day, the better deed. View quote
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Let the air strike our tune, Whilst we show reverence to yond peeping moon. (Thomas Middleton)
My nearest And dearest enemy. View quote
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From the crown of our head to the sole of our foot. View quote
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Hold their noses to the grindstone. View quote
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I smell a rat. View quote
Thomas Middleton

Thomas Middleton

Occupation: English Playwright
Born: April 8, 1580
Died: July 4, 1627
Quotes count: 39
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