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“All things that are
Made for our general uses are at war,—
Even we among ourselves.”

John Fletcher The Honest Man's Fortune

The Honest Man's Fortune, (1613; published 1647)

“Hide, oh, hide those hills of snow
Which thy frozen bosom bears,
On whose tops the pinks that grow
Are of those that April wears!
But first set my poor heart free,
Bound in those icy chains by thee.”

John Fletcher

Act IV, scene i. Compare: "Take, O, take those lips away, That so sweetly were forsworn; And those eyes, the break of day, Lights that do mislead the morn: But my kisses bring again, bring again; Seals of love, but sealed in vain, sealed in vain", William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure.
Rollo, Duke of Normandy, or The Bloody Brother, (c. 1617; revised c. 1627–30; published 1639)

“Lie lightly on my ashes, gentle earthe.”

John Fletcher

Act IV, scene 3. ("Sit tibi terra levis," familiar inscription).
The Tragedy of Bonduca (1611–14; published 1647)

“Oh, woman, perfect woman! what distraction
Was meant to mankind when thou wast made a devil!
What an inviting hell invented.”

John Fletcher

Comedy of Monsieur Thomas (c. 1610–16; published 1639), Act III, scene 1.

“Something given that way.”

John Fletcher

The Lover's Progress (licensed 6 December 1623; revised 1634; published 1647), Act I, scene 1.

“He 'as had a stinger.”

John Fletcher Wit Without Money

Act IV, scene 1.
Wit Without Money (c. 1614; published 1639)

“The foot in the grave.”

John Fletcher The Little French Lawyer

Act I, scene 1.
The Little French Lawyer (c. 1619–23; published 1647)

“I'll have a fling.”

John Fletcher Rule a Wife and Have a Wife

Rule a Wife and Have a Wife (licensed 19 October 1624; 1640), Act III, scene 5.

“Sing a song of sixpence.”

John Fletcher

Act V, scene 2.
The Tragedy of Bonduca (1611–14; published 1647)

“First come, first served.”

John Fletcher The Little French Lawyer

Act II, scene 1.
The Little French Lawyer (c. 1619–23; published 1647)

“Let the world slide.”

John Fletcher Wit Without Money

Act V, scene 2. Compare William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, introduction, scene 1, line 5. Also Scene 2, line 146. ("Slip" in folio).
Wit Without Money (c. 1614; published 1639)

“Vow me no vows.”

John Fletcher Wit Without Money

Act IV, scene 4.
Wit Without Money (c. 1614; published 1639)