John Florio Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Florio.

John Florio (1553-1625) was an Italian-born linguist, lexicographer, and translator. He is most well-known for his work in translating classical texts, especially from Italian to English. Florio's notable translation of Michel de Montaigne's essays into English brought him recognition and fame during the Renaissance period. He also authored various language guides, including "A World of Words" and "Queen Anna's New World of Words." Florio's contributions to the English language and literature have had a lasting impact, making him an important figure in the history of translation.

Wisdom sails with wind and time.

Wisdom sails with wind and time.

Patience is the best medicine.

Patience is the best medicine.

Who has not served cannot command.

Who has not served cannot command.

To long for that which comes not. To lie a-bed and sleep not

To long for that which comes not. To lie a-bed and sleep not. To serve well and please not. To have a horse that goes not. To have a man obeys not. To lie in jail and hope not. To be sick and recover not. To lose one's way and know not. To wait at door and enter not, and to have a friend we trust not: are ten such spites as hell hath not.

Praise the sea; on shore remain.

Praise the sea; on shore remain.

For proverbs are the pith, the proprieties, the proofs, the

For proverbs are the pith, the proprieties, the proofs, the purities, the elegancies, as the commonest so the commendablest phrases of a language. To use them is a grace, to understand them a good.

Proverbial Wisdom

Who will not suffer labor in this world, let him not be born

Who will not suffer labor in this world, let him not be born.

A good husband makes a good wife.

A good husband makes a good wife.