Francis Quarles (8 May 1592 – 8 September 1644) was an English poet most famous for his Emblem book aptly entitled Emblems.
Beware of him that is slow to anger; for when it is long coming, it is the stronger when it comes, and the longer kept. Abused patience turns to fury. Use this quote
Anger may repast with thee for an hour, but not repose for a night; the continuance of anger is hatred, the continuance of hatred turns malice. Use this quote
Flatter not thyself in thy faith in God if thou hast not charity for thy neighbor. Use this quote
That friendship will not continue to the end which is begun for an end. Use this quote
If thou desire the love of God and man, be humble, for the proud heart, as it loves none but itself, is beloved of none but itself. Humility enforces where neither virtue, nor strength, nor reason can prevail. Use this quote
Has fortune dealt you some bad cards. Then let wisdom make you a good gamester. Use this quote
Wisdom not only gets, but once got, retains. Use this quote
