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.
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Hood an ass with reverend purple, / So you can hide his two ambitious ears, / And he shall pass for a cathedral doctor.
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Talking and eloquence are not the same thing: to speak, and to speak well, are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.
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It is not growing like a tree in bulk doth make man better be; Or standing long an oak, three hundred years, to fall a log at last, dry, bald, and sere, A lily of a day is fairer in May Although it falls and die that night, it was the plant of flower and light, in small proportions we just beauties see and in short measures, life may perfect be.
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