Henry Wotton quotes

An ambassador is an honest man sent to lie abroad for the commonwealth. (Henry Wotton)
Love lodged in a woman's breast Is but a guest. View quote
Henry Wotton
The itch of disputing will prove the scab of churches. View quote
Henry Wotton
I am but a gatherer and disposer of other men's stuff. View quote
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Who God doth late and early pray, More of his grace than gifts to send, And entertains the harmless day With a well-chosen book or friend. View quote
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Hanging was the worst use a man could be put to. View quote
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How happy is he born and taught, That serveth not another's will; Whose armor is his honest thought, And simple truth his utmost skill! View quote
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Tell the truth so as to puzzle and confound your adversaries. View quote
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Well-building hat three conditions. Commodity, firmness, and delight. View quote
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Lord of himself, though not of lands; And having nothing, yet hath all. View quote
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Advised a young diplomat "to tell the truth, and so puzzle and confound his enemies." (Henry Wotton)
You meaner beauties of the night, That poorly satisfy our eyes More by your number than your light; You common people of the skies, What are you when the sun shall rise? View quote
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He first deceased; she for a little tried To live without him, liked it not, and died. View quote
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Here lies the author of this phrase: "The itch for disputing is the sore of churches." Seek his name elsewhere. View quote
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A distinguished diplomat could hold his tongue in ten languages. View quote
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