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Dramatist

Philip Massinger, born in 1583 in England, was a prominent dramatist in the 17th century. His works held a significant position on the English theatrical stage during his time, ranking alongside Shakespeare and Ben Jonson. Massinger's plays are known for their complex plots and vivid characters, and they have had a profound impact on the development of drama.

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Famous Philip Massinger Quotes

“If you like not hanging, drown yourself; Take some course for your reputation.”

Ifs Courses Suicide Reputation

Book:A New Way to pay Old Debts. A comedy in five acts

Source: A New Way to pay Old Debts. A comedy in five acts

“Detraction's a bold monster, and fears not To wound the fame of princes, if it find But any blemish in their lives to work on.”

Ifs Fame Wounds Monsters Fear Not

Book:The Plays

Source: The Plays

“Man was mark'd A friend in his creation to himself, And may, with fit ambition, conceive The greatest blessings, and the highest honors Appointed for him, if he can achieve them The right and noble way.”

Ifs Men Way May Achieve Creation Honor Fit Blessing Ambition Highest Mark Noble Greatest Blessings

Book:The Dramatic Works of Massinger and Ford

Source: The Dramatic Works of Massinger and Ford

“Petitions, not sweetened with gold, are but unsavory and oft refused; or, if received, are pocketed, not read.”

Ifs Gold Petitions Bribery

Author:Philip Massinger