William Congreve (24 January 1670 – 19 January 1729) was an English playwright and poet.. English playwright and poet
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Music has charms to soothe the savage breast To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. Go to Quote / Comment
Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.N.B. This quote is commonly misquoted as savage beast. Go to Quote / Comment
I hope you do not think me prone to an iteration of nuptials. Go to Quote / Comment
Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned. Go to Quote / Comment
'Tis well enough for a servant to be bred at an University. But the education is a little too pedantic for a gentleman. Go to Quote / Comment