Quotes from Thomas Middleton

Anything for a quiet life.

A little too wise, they say, do ne'er live long.

Ground not upon dreams; you know they are ever contrary.

There's no hate lost between us.

He travels best that knows when to return.

The slowest kiss makes too much haste.

When affection only speaks, truth is not always there.

I that am of your blood was taken from youFor your better health; look no more upon't,But cast it to the ground regardlessly,Let the common sewer take it from distinction.

Ground not upon dreams you know they are ever contrary.

Anything for a Quiet Life.

Have you summoned your wits from woolgathering?

What is got over the Devil's back (that's by knavery), is spent under the belly (that's by lechery).

How many honest words have suffered corruption since Chaucer's days!

Better the day, better the deed.

By my faith the fool has feathered his nest well.

By many a happy accident.

As the case stands.

On his last legs.

Since the worst comes to the worst.

Let me feel how thy pulses beat.

The slowest kiss makes too much haste.

FRANCISCUS: How sweetly she looks! Oh, but there's a wrinkle in her brow as deep as philosophy.

I much applaud thy judgement; thou art well-read in a fellow. And 'tis the deepest art to study man.

Her fingers touched me! She smells all amber.