Dryden

Famous quotes containing the word dryden:

“The rest to some faint meaning make pretense,
But Shadwell never deviates into sense.”
—John Dryden (1631–1700)

“Since ev’ry man who lives is born to die,
And none can boast sincere felicity,
With equal mind, what happens, let us bear,
Nor joy nor grieve too much for things beyond our care.”
—John Dryden (1631–1700)

“For present joys are more to flesh and blood
Than a dull prospect of a distant good.”
—John Dryden (1631–1700)