I have ever thought so superstitiously of wit, that I fear I have committed idolatry against wisdom. — John Lyly Copy Share Image
It is the disposition of the thought that altered the nature of the thing. — John Lyly Copy Share Image
Things of greatest profit are set forth with least price. Where the wine is neat there needeth no live blush. — John Lyly Copy Share Image
Thou art an heyre to fayre lying, that is nothing, if thou be disinherited of learning, for better were it to thee to inherite… — John Lyly Copy Share Image
Far more seemly to have thy study full of books, than thy purse full of money. — John Lyly Copy Share Image
Maydens, be they never so foolyshe, yet beeing fayre they are commonly fortunate. — John Lyly Copy Share Image
To love women and never enjoy them, is as much to love wine and never taste it. — John Lyly Copy Share Image