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)

    The sire then shook the honors of his head,
    And from his brows damps of oblivion shed
    Full on the filial dullness:
    —John Dryden (1631–1700)

    Since every 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)