There is a proud modesty in merit.
JOHN DRYDENSo softly death succeeded life in her, She did but dream of heaven, and she was there.
More John Dryden Quotes
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Long pains, with use of bearing, are half eased.
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Truth is the foundation of all knowledge and the cement of all societies.
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An hour will come, with pleasure to relate Your sorrows past, as benefits of Fate.
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Truth is never to be expected from authors whose understanding is warped with enthusiasm.
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None are so busy as the fool and the knave.
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Boldness is a mask for fear, however great.
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Be slow to resolve, but quick in performance.
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Love is love’s reward.
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Railing and praising were his usual themes; and both showed his judgment in extremes. Either over violent or over civil, so everyone to him was either god or devil.
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More liberty begets desire of more; The hunger still increases with the store.
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Take not away the life you cannot give: For all things have an equal right to live.
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The conscience of a people is their power.
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To die for faction is a common evil, But to be hanged for nonsense is the devil.
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All delays are dangerous in war.
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For secrets are edged tools, And must be kept from children and from fools.
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