John Dryden was an influential English poet, literary critic, translator and playwright.
John Dryden may also refer to:
- John C. Dryden (1893–1952), politician
- John Dryden (footballer), New Zealand international football (soccer) player
- John Dryden (MLA) (1840–1909), farmer and politician
- John Dryden Kuser (1897–1964), New Jersey politician
- John F. Dryden (1839–1911), businessman
Famous quotes containing the words john and/or dryden:
“The kind of scientist who has no room for faith in his universe is rather old-fashioned nowadays.”
—Robert D. Andrews, and Nick Grindé. Dr. John Garth (Boris Karloff)
“But, when to Sin our byast Nature leans,
The careful Devil is still at hand with means;
And providently Pimps for ill desires:
The Good Old Cause, reviv’d, a Plot requires,
Plots, true or false, are necessary things,
To raise up Common-wealths and ruine Kings.”
—John Dryden (1631–1700)