Jonson

Famous quotes containing the word jonson:

    “Rhyme, the rack of finest wits,
    That expresseth but by fits
    True conceit,
    Spoiling senses of their treasure,
    Cozening judgment with a measure,
    But false weight;
    Wresting words from their true calling;
    Propping verse for fear of falling
    To the ground;
    Jointing syllables, drowning letters,
    Fastening vowels, as with fetters
    They were bound!”
    —Ben Jonson (1572–1637)

    ““A lord, it cried, buried in flesh and blood,
    And such from whom let no man hope least good,
    For I will do none; and as little ill,
    For I will dare none.” Good Lord, walk dead still.”
    —Ben Jonson (1572–1637)

    “Room, room, make room for the bouncing belly,
    First father of sauce, and deviser of jelly,”
    —Ben Jonson (1572–1637)