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William Congreve Biography...William Congreve (24 January 1670 – 19 January 1729) was an English playwright and poet.. English playwright and poet

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Quote Left In my conscience I believe the baggage loves me, for she never speaks well of me herself, nor suffers any body else to rail at me. Quote Right
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Quote Left I hope you do not think me prone to an iteration of nuptials. Quote Right
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Quote Left Music has charms to soothe the savage breast To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. Quote Right
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Quote Left Music has charms to soothe the savage breast To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. Quote Right
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Quote Left 'Tis well enough for a servant to be bred at an University. But the education is a little too pedantic for a gentleman. Quote Right
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