Quotes by William Congreve

William Congreve

William Congreve

British Dramatist

Lived from: 1670 - 1729

Category: Writers (Contemporary) Country: FlagUnited Kingdom

Born: 24 january 1670 Died: 19 january 1729

  • A wit should no more be sincere, than a woman constant; one argues a decay of parts, as to other of beauty.
  • Heav'n hath no rage like love to hatred turn'd, Nor Hell a fury, like a woman scorn'd.

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  • If there's delight in love, 'Tis when I see that heart, which others bleed for, bleed for me.
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  • A wit should no more be sincere, than a woman constant; one argues a decay of parts, as to other of beauty.
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  • 'Tis well enough for a servant to be bred at an University. But the education is a little too pedantic for a gentleman.
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  • Blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, and though a late, a sure reward succeeds.
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  • Grief still treads upon the heels of pleasure.
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  • Grief walks upon the heels of pleasure; married in haste, we repent at leisure.
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  • Heav'n hath no rage like love to hatred turn'd, Nor Hell a fury, like a woman scorn'd.
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  • Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.
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  • I find we are growing serious, and then we are in great danger of being dull.
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  • I know that's a secret, for it's whispered everywhere.
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  • In my conscience I believe the baggage loves me, for she never speaks well of me herself, nor suffers any body else to rail at me.
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  • Invention flags, his brain goes muddy, and black despair succeeds brown study.
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  • Music has charms to soothe the savage beast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.
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  • Por blessing ever waits on virtuous deeds, I and though a late, a sure reward succeeds.
    The Mourning Bride (1697) 5, 12
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  • They come together like the Coroner's Inquest, to sit upon the murdered reputations of the week.
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  • To find a young fellow that is neither a wit in his own eye, nor a fool in the eye of the world, is a very hard task.
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  • Uncertainty and expectation are the joys of life.
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What are the most famous quotes from William Congreve?

The two most famous quotes from William Congreve are:

  • "If there's delight in love, 'Tis when I see that heart, which others bleed for, bleed for me."
  • "A wit should no more be sincere, than a woman constant; one argues a decay of parts, as to other of beauty."

When did William Congreve live?

William Congreve was born in 1670 and died in the year 1729.