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John Dryden Quotes

John Dryden quotes

English Poet August 19, 1631 – May 12, 1700

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Night came, but unattended with repose. Alone she came, no sleep their eyes to close. Alone and black she came; no friendly stars arose. John Dryden
Happy the man, and happy he alone, he who can call today his own; he who, secure within, can say, tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today. John Dryden
John Dryden quote: "Only man clogs his happiness with care, destroying what is..."
Only man clogs his happiness with care, destroying what is with thoughts of what may be. John Dryden
John Dryden quote: "Successful crimes alone are justified."
Successful crimes alone are justified. John Dryden
Beauty, like ice, our footing does betray; Who can tread sure on the smooth, slippery way: Pleased with the surface, we glide swiftly on, And see the dangers that we cannot shun. John Dryden
John Dryden quote: "All heiresses are beautiful."
All heiresses are beautiful. John Dryden
John Dryden quote: "Reason is a crutch for age, but youth is strong enough to walk..."
Reason is a crutch for age, but youth is strong enough to walk alone. John Dryden
For whatsoe'er their sufferings were before, That change they covet makes them suffer more. All other errors but disturb a state; But innovation is the blow of fate. John Dryden
John Dryden quote: "Time, place, and action may with pains be wrought, but genius..."
Time, place, and action may with pains be wrought, but genius must be born; and never can be taught. John Dryden
John Dryden quote: "Self-defence is Nature's eldest law."
Self-defence is Nature's eldest law. John Dryden
John Dryden quote: "Bold knaves thrive without one grain of sense, But good men..."
Bold knaves thrive without one grain of sense, But good men starve for want of impudence. John Dryden
John Dryden quote: "God never made His work for man to mend."
God never made His work for man to mend. John Dryden
By education most have been misled; So they believe, because they were bred. The priest continues where the nurse began, And thus the child imposes on the man. John Dryden
John Dryden quote: "Look around the inhabited world; how few know their own good,..."
Look around the inhabited world; how few know their own good, or knowing it, pursue. John Dryden
Seek not to know what must not be reveal, for joy only flows where fate is most concealed. A busy person would find their sorrows much more; if future fortunes were known before! John Dryden

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