Surely man was not created to be an idle fellow; he was not set in this universal orchard to stand still as a tree. – Thomas Dekker
This world, after all our science and sciences, is still a miracle; wonderful, inscrutable, magical and more, to whosoever will think of it. – Thomas Dekker
This age thinks better of a gilded fool Than of a threadbare saint in wisdom’s school. – Thomas Dekker
This principle is old, but true as fate, Kings may love treason, but the traitor hate. – Thomas Dekker
Cast away care, he that loves sorrow Lengthens not a day, nor can buy tomorrow; Money is trash, and he that will spend it, Let him drink merrily, fortune will send it. – Thomas Dekker