John Lyly

The sun shineth upon the dunghill, and is not corrupted.

— John Lyly

The true measure of life is not length, but honesty.

— John Lyly

Marriages are made in heaven and consummated on Earth.

— John Lyly

Many strokes overthrow the tallest oaks.

— John Lyly

Where the mind is past hope, the heart is past shame.

— John Lyly

If you will be cherished when you be old, be curteous while you be young; if you look for comfort in your hoary hairs, be not coy when you have your golden locks.

— John Lyly