Nicholas Breton (also Britton or Brittaine) (1545–1626), English poet and novelist, belonged to an old family settled at Layer Breton, Essex. Read full biography of Nicholas Breton →
Thus much for thy assurance know; a hollow friend is but a hellish foe.
We rise with the lark and go to bed with the lamb.
I wish my deadly foe no worse Than want of friends, and empty purse.
Nicholas Breton (also Britton or Brittaine) (1545–1626), English poet and novelist, belonged to an old family settled at Layer Breton, Essex.