William Lilly quotes

I believe God rules all by his divine providence and that the stars by his permission are instruments. (William Lilly)
After my mistress was dead, I lived most comfortably, my master having a great affection for me. View quote
William Lilly
Ambition hath but two steps: the lowest, blood; the highest, envy. View quote
William Lilly
After that his Majesty was beheaded, the Parliament for some years effected nothing either for the publick peace or tranquillity of the nation, or settling religion as they had formerly promised. View quote
William Lilly
If people suspect their Cattle Bewitched, if they be great Cattle, make the twelfth house their ascendant, and the eleventh their twelfth house, and vary your Rules with Judgment. View quote
William Lilly
In this year 1634, I purchased the moiety of thirteen houses in the Strand for five hundred and thirty pounds. View quote
William Lilly
Of my infancy I can speak little, only I do remember that in the fourth year of my age I had the measles. View quote
William Lilly