He that knew all that learning ever writ, Knew only this - that he knew nothing yet. Aphra Behn More Quotes by Aphra Behn More Quotes From Aphra Behn Nothing is more capable of troubling our reason, and consuming our health, than secret notions of jealousy in solitude. Aphra Behn jealousysolitudesecret Kings that made laws, first broke 'em. Aphra Behn emskingslaw Fantastic fortune thou deceitful light, That cheats the weary traveler by night, Though on a precipice each step you tread, I am resolved to follow where you lead. Aphra Behn lightstepsnight Of all that writ, he was the wisest bard, who spoke this mighty truth- He that knew all that ever learning writ, Knew only this-that he knew nothing yet. Aphra Behn bardsspokeslearning Patience is a flatterer, sir, and an ass, sir. Aphra Behn flattererass A brave world, sir, full of religion, knavery, and change: we shall shortly see better days. Aphra Behn knaverybraveworld Come away; poverty's catching. Aphra Behn catchingpoverty God makes all things good; Man meddles with 'em and they become evil. Aphra Behn good-manevilmen Here lies a Proof that Wit can never be Defence enough against Mortality Aphra Behn mortalityenoughlying 'Twas but a dream, yet by my heart I knew, Which still was panting, part of it was true: Oh how I strove the rest to have believed; Ashamed and angry to be undeceived! Aphra Behn beliefdreamheart Women in London are like the rich silks; they are out of fashion a great while before they wear out. Aphra Behn womenlondonfashion You may make love in dancing as well as sitting. Aphra Behn making-lovedancingsitting Tis Love alone can make our Fetters please. Aphra Behn fetterspleasemarriage ... he that will live in this World, must be endu'd with the three rare Qualities of Dissimulation, Equivocation, and mental Reservation. Aphra Behn qualitythreeworld Affectation hath always had a greater share both in the action and discourse of men than truth and judgment have. Aphra Behn shareactionmen No friend to Love like a long voyage at sea. Aphra Behn no-friendssealong I value fame as much as if I had been born a Hero. Aphra Behn bornherofame
