Quotes by Francis Quarles

The following are quotes from Francis Quarles:

Be very circumspect in the choice of thy company. In the society of thine equals thou shalt enjoy more pleasure in the society of thy superiors thou shalt find more profit. To be the best in the company is the way to grow worse.

Be wisely worldly, be not worldly wise.

Let the fear of danger be a spur to prevent it he that fears not, gives advantage to the danger.

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