Francis Quarles (8 May 1592 – 8 September 1644) was an English poet most famous for his Emblem book aptly entitled Emblems .
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Be very circumspect in the choice of thy company. In the society of thine equals thou shalt enjoy more pleasure; in the society of thy superiors thou shalt find more profit. To be the best in the company is the way to grow worse. Go to Quote / Comment
The road to perseverance lies by doubt. Go to Quote / Comment
Be wisely worldly, be not worldly wise. Go to Quote / Comment
Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word satiety. Go to Quote / Comment
Read not books alone, but men, and amongst them chiefly thyself. If thou find anything questionable there, use the commentary of a severe friend rather than the gloss of a sweet lipped flatterer; there is more profit in a distasteful truth than in deceitful sweetness. Go to Quote / Comment