Quotes by Donne, John

When I died last, and, Dear, I die as often as from thee I go though i >>

Affliction is a treasure, and scarce any man hath enough of it. >>

And new Philosophy calls all in doubt, the element of fire is quite pu >>

Quotations about Greatness

All your youth you want to have your greatness taken for granted; when >>

The search after the great men is the dream of youth, and the most ser >>

A great thing can only be done by a great person; and they do it witho >>

At most, the greatest persons are but great wens, and excrescences; men of wit and delightful conversation, but as morals for ornament, except they be so incorporated into the body of the world that they contribute something to the sustentation of the whole.

Donne, John