Dryden

Famous quotes containing the word dryden:

    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)

    Great wits are sure to madness near allied,
    And thin partitions do their bounds divide.
    —John Dryden (1631–1700)

    For while my former flames remain within,
    Repentance is but want of power to sin.
    —John Dryden (1631–1700)