Philip Massinger

He
That kills himself to avoid misery, fears it,
And, at the best, shows but a bastard read more

He
That kills himself to avoid misery, fears it,
And, at the best, shows but a bastard valour.
This life's a fort committed to my trust,
Which I must not yield up, till it be forced:
Nor will I. He's not valiant that dares die,
But he that boldly bears calamity.

You may boldly say, you did not plough
Or trust the barren and ungrateful sands
With the read more

You may boldly say, you did not plough
Or trust the barren and ungrateful sands
With the fruitful grain of your religious counsels.

What a fine man
Hath your tailor made you!

What a fine man
Hath your tailor made you!

True dignity is never gained by place, and never lost when honors are withdrawn.

True dignity is never gained by place, and never lost when honors are withdrawn.

This is the Jew that Shakespeare drew.

This is the Jew that Shakespeare drew.