I confess freely to you, I could never look long upon a monkey, without very mortifying reflections.
He that first cries out stop thief, is often he that has stolen the treasure. - William Congreve
He that first cries out stop thief, is often he that has stolen the treasure.
- William Congreve
They are at the end of the gallery; retired to their tea and scandal, according to their ancient custom. - William Congreve
They are at the end of the gallery; retired to their tea and scandal, according to their ancient custom.
Nor Hell a Fury, like a Woman scorn'd. - William Congreve
Nor Hell a Fury, like a Woman scorn'd.
Uncertainty and expectation are the joys of life. Security is an insipid thing. - William Congreve
Uncertainty and expectation are the joys of life. Security is an insipid thing.
Music has charms to sooth a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. - William Congreve
Music has charms to sooth a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.
Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear. - William Congreve
Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear.
Women are like tricks by sleight of hand, Which, to admire, we should not understand - William Congreve
Women are like tricks by sleight of hand, Which, to admire, we should not understand
I find we are growing serious, and then we are in great danger of being dull. - William Congreve
I find we are growing serious, and then we are in great danger of being dull.
Say what you will, 'tis better to be left than never to have been loved. - William Congreve
Say what you will, 'tis better to be left than never to have been loved.
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