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John Dryden

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John Dryden was an influential English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who dominated the literary life of Restoration England to such a point that the period came to be known in literary circles as the Age of Dryden.


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Quotes

Here are a few random quotes by John Dryden.

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Quote Left How can finite grasp infinity Quote Right
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Quote Left The conscience of a people is their power. Quote Right
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Quote Left Fortune, that with malicious joyDoes man her slave oppress,Proud of her office to destroy,Is seldom pleasd to bless. Quote Right
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Quote Left Reason to rule but mercy to forgive The first is the law, the last prerogative. Quote Right
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Quote Left Beware the fury of the patient man. Quote Right
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