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 nauseate walking; 'tis a country diversion; I loathe the country Go to Quote / Comment
Whom she refuses, she treats still / With so much sweet behaviour, / That her refusal, through her skill, / Looks almost like a favour. Go to Quote / Comment
Every man plays the fool once in his lif marry is playing the fool all one's life, but to marry is to playing the fool all one's life long. Go to Quote / Comment