In the commission of evil, fear no man so much as thyself; another is but one witness against thee, thou art a… — Francis Quarles Art Copy Share Image
Anger may repast with thee for an hour, but not repose for a night; the continuance of anger is hatred, the continuance… — Francis Quarles Anger Copy Share Image
Be not too slow in the breaking of a sinful custom; a quick, courageous resolution is better than a gradual deliberation; in… — Francis Quarles Branches Copy Share Image
No man's condition is so base as his; None more accurs'd than he; for man esteems Him hateful, 'cause he seems not… — Francis Quarles Absent Copy Share Image
Other vices make their own way; this makes way for all vices. He that is a drunkard is qualified for all vice. — Francis Quarles Drunkards Copy Share Image
Let the words of a virgin, though in a good cause, and to as good purpose, be neither violent, many, nor first,… — Francis Quarles Blushing Copy Share Image
In giving of thy alms, inquire not so much into the person, as his necessity. God looks not so much upon the… — Francis Quarles Alms Copy Share Image
If thou be rich, strive to command thy money, lest it command thee. — Francis Quarles Command Copy Share Image
Let the fear of a danger be a spur to prevent it; he that fears not gives advantage to the danger; it… — Francis Quarles Advantage Copy Share Image
As all things eternal and primordial reappear, so all things mortal return to the earth. Honor, old age, probity, justice, constance, virtue,… — Francis Quarles Age Copy Share Image
He that gives all, though but little, gives much; because God looks not to the quantity of the gift, but to the… — Francis Quarles Biblical stewardship Copy Share Image
When ambitious men find an open passage, they are rather busy than dangerous; and if well watched in their proceedings, they will… — Francis Quarles Ambition Copy Share Image
Wrinkle not thy face with too much laughter, lest thou become ridiculous; neither wanton thy heart with too much mirth, lest thou… — Francis Quarles Cities Copy Share Image
My soul, the seas are rough, and thou a stranger In these false coasts; O keep aloof; there's danger; Cast forth thy… — Francis Quarles Aloof Copy Share Image
To bear adversity with an equal mind is both the sign and glory of a brave spirit. — Francis Quarles Adversity Copy Share Image
Whosoever obeyeth the devil, casteth himself down: for the devil may suggest, compel he cannot. — Francis Quarles Devil Copy Share Image
Though virtue give a ragged livery, she gives a golden cognizance; if her service make thee poor, blush not. Thy poverty may… — Francis Quarles Character Copy Share Image
If thou wouldst preserve a sound body, use fasting and walking; if a healthful soul, fasting and praying. Walking exercises the body;… — Francis Quarles Body Copy Share Image
Of all vices take heed of drunkenness; other vices are but fruits of disordered affections--this disorders, nay, banishes reason; other vices but… — Francis Quarles Affection Copy Share Image
Afflictions clarify the soul; And like hard masters, give more hard directions, Tutoring the non-age of uncurbed affections. — Francis Quarles Affection Copy Share Image
If thou wouldst be justified, acknowledge thine injustice. He that confesses his sin, begins his journey toward salvation. He that is sorry… — Francis Quarles Acknowledge Copy Share Image
My soul, sit thou a patient looker-on; Judge not the play before the play is done: Her plot hath many changes; every… — Francis Quarles Crowns Copy Share Image
Is not this lily pure? What fuller can procure A white so perfect, spotless clear As in this flower doth appear? — Francis Quarles Clear Copy Share Image
