Quote #22
Nice philosophy May tolerate unlikely arguments, But heaven admits no jest.
More from John (dramatist) Ford
- He hath shook hands with time.
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- Brother, even by my mother's dust, I charge you, Do not betray me to your mirth or hate.
- Truth is child of time.
- Delay in vengeance gives a heavier blow.
- There's not a hair Sticks on my head but, like a leaden plummet, It sinks me to the grave: I must creep thither; The journey is not long.
- There is a place, List, daughter! in a black and hollow vault, Where day is never seen; there shines no sun, But flaming horror of consumin…