Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

William Congreve Playwright

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Jan 24, 1670
  • Died: Jan 19, 1729

William Congreve was an English playwright and poet.

Say what you will, 'tis better to be left than never to have been loved. love

Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear. fear

There is in true beauty, as in courage, something which narrow souls cannot dare to admire. beauty & courage

Beauty is the lover's gift. beauty

No, I'm no enemy to learning it hurts not me. learning

Courtship is to marriage, as a very witty prologue to a very dull play. marriage

'Tis well enough for a servant to be bred at an University. But the education is a little too pedantic for a gentleman. education

Music has charms to sooth a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. music

Never go to bed angry, stay up and fight. anger

Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, nor hell a fury like a woman scorned. anger & love

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 more thoughts from William Blake

32 more thoughts from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

6 thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 quotes from Storm Jameson

2 quotes from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo

73 quotes from Victor Hugo