Top 18 Quotes by John Webster

'Tis better to be fortunate than wise.

In all our quest of greatness, like wanton boys, whose pastime is their care, we follow after bubbles, blown in the air.

Eagles commonly fly alone. They are crows, daws, and starlings that flock together.

Though lust do masque in ne'er so strange disguise she's oft found witty, but is never wise.

Lay this unto your breast: Old friends, like old swords, still are trusted best.

Sorrow is held the eldest child of sin.

For the subtlest folly proceeds from the subtlest wisdom.

When a man's mind rides faster than his horse can gallop they quickly both tire.

That friend a great man's ruin strongly checks, who rails into his belief all his defects.

All things do help the unhappy man to fall.