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Quotes from Forty Thousand Quotations — Thomas Nabbes

1605–1641 England

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It is, indeed, a blessing, when the virtues of noble races are hereditary; and do derive themselves from the imitation of virtuous ancestors.

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There’s not so much danger in a known foe as a suspected friend.

Attributed Forty Thousand Quotations (1917)

What can we not endure,
When pains are lessen’d by the hope of cure?

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Fortitude is not the appetite of formidable things, nor inconsult rashness; but virtue fighting for a truth, derived from knowledge of distinguishing good or bad causes.

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It is the curse of greatness
To be its own destruction.

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Philosophy, religious solitude
And labour wait on temperance; in these
Desire is bounded; they instruct the mind’s
And body’s action.

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Treachery oft lurks
In compliments. You have sent so many posts
Of undertakings, they outride performance;
And make me think your fair pretences aim
At some intended ill, which my prevention
Must strive to avert.

Attributed Forty Thousand Quotations (1917)

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