Famous quote by John Webster

Mobile Desktop
Though lust do masque in neer so strange disguise shes oft found witty, but is never wise
Like

"Though lust do masque in ne'er so strange disguise she's oft found witty, but is never wise"

- John Webster

About this Quote

This quote by John Webster is a caution versus the risks of lust. He is stating that although lust might be creative and also cunning in its efforts to camouflage itself, it is never sensible. Desire can be an effective feeling that can cause poor decisions and also can create people to act in manner ins which are not in their best interest. Lust can be a diversion from more important issues and can result in a lack of emphasis and also quality. It can additionally lead to an absence of self-control and also can trigger individuals to make decisions that are not in their best interest. Lust can likewise lead to a disrespect for oneself and for others. Inevitably, Webster is warning us that although desire might be clever as well as cunning, it is never ever sensible.

About the Author

John Webster This quote is written / told by John Webster between 1578 AC and 1634 AC. He was a famous Playwright from England. The author also have 18 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: A fools paradise is a wise mans hell! - Thomas Fuller
Thomas Fuller
"A fool's paradise is a wise man's hell!"
Thomas Fuller, Clergyman
Small: Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course - William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
"Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course"
William Shakespeare, Dramatist
Small: Be wise with speed a fool at forty is a fool indeed - Edward Young
Edward Young
"Be wise with speed; a fool at forty is a fool indeed"
Edward Young, Poet
Small: For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human - Plutarch
Plutarch
"For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human"
Plutarch, Philosopher
Small: Lifes Tragedy is that we get old to soon and wise too late - Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
"Life's Tragedy is that we get old to soon and wise too late"
Benjamin Franklin, Politician
Small: The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook - William James
William James
"The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook"
William James, Philosopher
Small: No man was ever wise by chance - Seneca
Seneca
"No man was ever wise by chance"
Seneca, Philosopher
Small: Its easier to be wise for others than for ourselves - Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Francois de La Rochefoucauld
"It's easier to be wise for others than for ourselves"
Francois de La Rochefoucauld, Writer
Small: A wise man learns by the mistakes of others, a fool by his own - Latin Proverb
"A wise man learns by the mistakes of others, a fool by his own"
Latin Proverb
Small: By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself - Menander
Menander
"By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself"
Menander, Poet