Art Quote by Ben Jonson
“Where dost thou careless lie, Buried in ease and sloth? Knowledge that sleeps, doth die; And this security, It is the common moth, That eats on wits and arts, and oft destroys them both.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Every Man in His Humour, 1598
Jonson warns that complacent ease kills knowledge and creativity, like a moth eating intellect.
In simple terms: Idle comfort destroys learning.
Key Takeaway
Stay active, avoid complacency.
Themes
knowledge
complacency
creativity
danger
decay
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- career development
- personal growth
- creative work
Key Concepts
philosophy
human nature
intellectual stagnation
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits protect your mind?
- How to balance comfort and growth?
A Different Perspective
Complacency can also provide needed rest.
