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Quotes by John Webster

A politician is the devil's quilted anvil; He fashions all sins on him, and the blows are never heard.
– John Webster
Fortune's a right whore. If she give ought, she deals it in small parcels, that she may take away all at one swoop.
– John Webster
'Tis better to be fortunate than wise.
– John Webster
We are merely the stars tennis-balls, struck and bandied which way please them.
– John Webster
When I go to hell, I mean to carry a bribe: for look you, good gifts evermore make way for the worst persons.
– John Webster
The weakest arm is strong enough, that strikes
With the sword of justice.
– John Webster
There's nothing sooner dry than women's tears.
– John Webster
Lay this unto your breast: Old friends, like old swords, still are trusted best.
– John Webster
For the subtlest folly proceeds from the subtlest wisdom.
– John Webster
Eagles commonly fly alone. They are crows, daws, and starlings that flock together.
– John Webster