I wish thee as much pleasure in the reading, as I had in the writing. (Emblems)
Francis Quarles quote Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word 'satiety.'
Francis Quarles quote The heart is a small thing, but desireth great matters. It is not sufficient for a kite's dinner, yet the whole world is not sufficient for it.
Francis Quarles quote The sufficiency of merit is to know that my merit is not sufficient.
Francis Quarles quote Wickedness is its own punishment.
Francis Quarles quote Wisdom not only gets, but once got, retains.
Francis Quarles quote Meditation is the life of the soul: Action, the soul of meditation. And honour the reward of action.
Francis Quarles quote Necessity of action takes away the fear of the act, and makes bold resolution the favourite of fortune.
Francis Quarles quote Biography
English poet, 1592-1644
