Francis Quarles Quotes
No.	Quotation	Subject
1	That action is not warrantable which either fears to ask the divine blessing on its performance, or having succeeded, does not come with thanksgiving to God for its success.	Action
2	He that has no cross will have no crown.	Adversity
3	Beware of him that is slow to anger; for when it is long coming, it is the stronger when it comes, and the longer kept. Abused patience turns to fury.	Anger
4	Be always displeased with what thou art if thou desire to attain to what thou art not, for where thou hast pleased thyself, there thou abidest.	Aspiration
5	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.	Aspiration
6	Put off thy cares with thy clothes; so shall thy rest strengthen thy labor, and so thy labor sweeten thy rest.	Care
7	In the society of thine equals thou shalt enjoy more pleasure; in the society of thy superiors thou shall find most profit.	Companions
8	Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word "satiety."	Enjoyment
9	Sweet Phosphor, bring the day; Light will repay The wrongs of night; Sweet Phosphor, bring the day!	Star
10	This house is to be let for life or years; Her rent is sorrow, and her income tears; Cupid, 't has long stood void; her bills make known. She must be dearly let, or let alone.	Marriage

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