11 Quotes & Sayings By John Lyly

John Lyly (c.1554 - 1606) was an English playwright and poet. His plays were all published between 1583 and 1606. He has been described as "the most accomplished of all the Elizabethan playwrights" and "one of the most original and versatile writers of his time".

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In misery it is great comfort to have a companion. John Lyly
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The bee that hath honey in her mouth hath a sting in her tail. John Lyly
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There can no great smoke arise but there must be some fire. John Lyly
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The empty vessel giveth a greater sound than the full barrel. John Lyly
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It is a blind goose that cometh to the fox's sermon. John Lyly
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Where the mind is past hope the heart is past shame. John Lyly
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You are in some brown study. John Lyly
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A penny for your thought. John Lyly
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Many strokes overthrow the tallest oaks. John Lyly
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Marriages are made in heaven and consummated on Earth. John Lyly