If God send thee a cross, take it up willingly and follow him. Use it wisely, lest it be unprofitable. Bear it… — Francis Quarles Bears Copy Share Image
Diogenes found more rest in his tub than Alexander on his throne. — Francis Quarles Found Copy Share Image
In the height of thy prosperity expect adversity, but fear it not. If it come not, thou art the more sweetly possessed… — Francis Quarles Adversity Copy Share Image
That friendship will not continue to the end which is begun for an end. — Francis Quarles Friendship Copy Share Image
They who cannot be induced to fear for love will never be enforced to love for fear. Love opens the heart, fear… — Francis Quarles Compulsion Copy Share Image
Flatter not thyself in thy faith in God if thou hast not charity for thy neighbor. — Francis Quarles Charity Copy Share Image
Seest thou good days? Prepare for evil times. No summer but hath its winter. He never reaped comfort in adversity that sowed… — Francis Quarles Adversity Copy Share Image
Be very circumspect in the choice of thy company. In the society of thine equals thou shalt enjoy more pleasure; in the… — Francis Quarles Being the best Copy Share Image
Put off thy cares with thy clothes; so shall thy rest strengthen thy labor, and so thy labor sweeten thy rest. — Francis Quarles Clothes Copy Share Image
If thy words be too luxuriant, confine them, lest they confine thee; he that thinks he never can speak enough may easily… — Francis Quarles Brain Copy Share Image
Make philosophy thy journey, theology thy journey's end: philosophy is a pleasant way, but dangerous to him that either tires or retires;… — Francis Quarles Atheist Copy Share Image
Wouldst thou multiply thy riches? diminish them wisely; or wouldst thou make thy estate entire? divide it charitably. Seeds that are scattered… — Francis Quarles Diminish Copy Share Image
