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Ben Jonson Quotes: To the old, long life and treasure; To the young, all health and pleasure.
         

To the old, long life and treasure; To the young, all health and pleasure.


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The voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime had stroked the air; And though the sound had parted thence, Still left an echo in the sense.

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True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.



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Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine.



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