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.

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

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

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

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

Beauty is the lover's gift. beauty

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

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

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