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John Ogilby Quotes

1600–1676 Scotland

John Ogilby (17 November 1600 – 4 September 1676) was a Scottish translator, impresario and cartographer.

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They that have Power to do, may, when they will,
Pick Quarrels, and, pretending Justice, kill.

The Fables of Aesop (1668)

Those that can Help, to Hurt may find a way.

The Fables of Aesop (1668)

When they and Venus to his cottage came,
For lust-rewards prefer'd the Cyprian dame.

Homer His Iliads Translated (1660)

Then let him swear he ne'er the lady knew,
And did with her as men with women do.

Homer His Iliads Translated (1660)

Love Conquers all, let us submit to Love.

The Works of Publius Virgilius Maro (1654)

Ambushed in grass, a deadly serpent lies.

At last a pleasant river's mouth he finds,
Free from rough clifts, safe from disturbing winds.

Homer His Odysses Translated (1665)

Like a burnt stake, half stuck upon his shield;
The other half lay broken in the field.

Homer His Iliads Translated (1660)

Trojans beware, within some mischief lies;
Be what it will, Greeks bringing gifts I fear.

Whilst a Soul supports this mortal Frame,
I never shall forget Eliza's name.

The Works of Publius Virgilius Maro (1654)

Begin, sweet Babe, with smiles thy Mother know.

The Works of Publius Virgilius Maro (1654)

Him here he found preparing for the field
His bow, his breast-plate, and his glittering shield:
Whilst beauteous Helen 'mongst her maids in state
Their several works and tasks disposing sate.

Homer His Iliads Translated (1660)

Robber of Man, who now shall give thee ayd?

The Fables of Aesop (1668)

One good Art's better than a thousand bad.

The Fables of Aesop (1668)

Fortune assists the Bold, the Valiant Man
Oft Conqueror proves, because he thinks he can.

The Fables of Aesop (1668)

Wilt thou, dear daughter, grant me one request,
Or still old grudges foster in thy breast,
Because thou Troy, and I the Grecians aid?

Homer His Iliads Translated (1660)

But Ajax now no longer thought it good
To keep his post, and stand where others stood.

Homer His Iliads Translated (1660)

Come, let us arm with speed; and let us two
Try, what our forces may united do.

Homer His Iliads Translated (1660)

He that loves Gold, starves more, the more he's fed.

The Fables of Aesop (1668)

Ah! much those ancient heroes were of old
As patterns of benignity extoll'd:
Whom, though their bosoms did with anger boil;
Rich gifts and softer words would reconcile.

Homer His Iliads Translated (1660)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: John Ogilby (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.