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True happiness Consists not in the multitude of friends, But in the worth and choice.

Cynthia’s Revels, III, ii

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Oh, I could still (Like melting snow upon some craggy hill) Drop, drop, drop, drop, Since nature’s pride is, now, a wither’d daffodil.

Cynthia’s Revels [1600], act I, sc. ii. Echo’s Song

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There shall be no love lost.

Every Man out of His Humour, II, i

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Art hath an enemy called Ignorance.

Every Man out of His Humour [1599], act I, sc. i

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As he brews, so shall he drink.

Every Man in His Humour, II, i

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It must be done like lightning.

Every Man in His Humour, IV, 5

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As sure as death.

Every Man in His Humour [1598], act II, sc. i

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A strict and succinct style is that, where you can take away nothing without loss, and that loss to be manifest.
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Ben Jonson (c. 1572-1637) was a prominent English playwright, poet, and literary critic. Born in Westminster, London, Jonson is considered one of the greatest writers of the English Renaissance, rivaling William Shakespeare in fame. He studied at Cambridge but did not complete his degree. His literary career was marked by a distinct style, characterized by sharp intellect, mastery of language, and a critical view of society. Jonson wrote tragedies, comedies, and historical plays, with "Volpone" (The Fox), "Epicoene, or the Silent Woman", and "The Alchemist" being some of his most acclaimed works. He also distinguished himself as a poet, with collections such as "The Forest" and "Under-woods". He was a friend and, at times, a rival of Shakespeare. He died in London and was buried in Westminster Abbey.