William Drummond

Poet

1585-12-13

Quotes by William Drummond

• Study what thou art Whereof thou art a part What thou knowest of this art This is really what thou art. All that is without thee also is within.

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• Put a bridle on thy tongue; set a guard before thy lips, lest the words of thine own mouth destroy thy peace... on much speaking cometh repentance, but in silence is safety.

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• As we had no part of our will on our entrance into this life, we should not presume to any on our leaving it, but soberly learn to will which He wills.

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