Love's but the frailty of the mind, When 'tis not with ambition joined; A sickly flame, which if not fed expires; And feeding, wastes in self-consuming fires.
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
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.
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.
Nor Hell a Fury, like a Woman scorn'd. - William Congreve
Nor Hell a Fury, like a Woman scorn'd.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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