Meditation is the life of the soul: Action, the soul of meditation; and honor the reward of action. Francis Quarles Read Quote
Fear nothing but what thy industry may prevent; be confident of nothing but what fortune cannot defeat; it is no less folly to fear what is impossible to be avoided than to be secure when there is a possibility to be deprived. Francis Quarles Read Quote
Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word ‘satiety.’ Francis Quarles Read Quote
Anger may repast with thee for an hour, but not repose for a night; the continuance of anger is hatred, the continuance of hatred turns malice. Francis Quarles Read Quote
Luxury is an enticing pleasure, a bastard mirth, which hath honey in her mouth, gall in her heart, and a sting in her tail. Francis Quarles Read 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 Read Quote
