Top 9 Quotes by William Lilly

I believe God rules all by his divine providence and that the stars by his permission are instruments.

I believe God rules all by his divine providence and that the stars by his permission are instruments.

William Lilly

Stars, Believe, Divine

Ambition has one heel nailed in well, though she stretch her fingers to touch the heavens.

William Lilly

Inspirational, Motivation, Ambition

In the seventeenth year of my age my mother died.

William Lilly

Mother, Years, Age

William Lilly, Elias Ashmole (1822). “William Lilly's history of his life and times from the year 1602 to 1681”, p.21

Ambition hath but two steps: the lowest, blood; the highest, envy.

William Lilly

Ambition, Blood, Two

If people suspect their Cattle Bewitched, if they be great Cattle, make the twelfth house their ascendant, and the eleventh their twelfth house, and vary your Rules with Judgment.

William Lilly

People, House, Judgment

William Lilly (2005). “Christian Astrology, Books 1 & 2”, p.465, Astrology Center of America

Of my infancy I can speak little, only I do remember that in the fourth year of my age I had the measles.

William Lilly

Talking, Years, Age

William Lilly, Elias Ashmole (1822). “William Lilly's history of his life and times from the year 1602 to 1681”, p.17

After my mistress was dead, I lived most comfortably, my master having a great affection for me.

William Lilly

Mistress, Affection, Masters

William Lilly (1822). “William Lilly's History of His Life and Times from the Year 1602 to 1681”, p.44

After that his Majesty was beheaded, the Parliament for some years effected nothing either for the publick peace or tranquillity of the nation, or settling religion as they had formerly promised.

William Lilly

Years, Majesty, Quiet

William Lilly, Elias Ashmole (1822). “William Lilly's history of his life and times from the year 1602 to 1681”, p.150