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

William Wycherley Playwright

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Jan 1, 1640
  • Died: Dec 31, 1715

William Wycherley was an English dramatist of the Restoration period, best known for the plays The Country Wife and The Plain Dealer.

Wit is more necessary than beauty and I think no young woman ugly that has it, and no handsome woman agreeable without it. beauty

Hunger, revenge, to sleep are petty foes, But only death the jealous eyes can close. death & jealousy

Good fellowship and friendship are lasting, rational and manly pleasures. friendship

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

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

32 sayings 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 more quotes from Storm Jameson

2 more 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 other thoughts from Victor Hugo

73 other thoughts from Victor Hugo