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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

“What pity 'tis, one that can speak so well, Should in his actions be so ill!”

Should Wells Action Speak Ill Pity

Book:The Plays of Philip Massinger: The bandman. The renegado. The parliament of love. The Roman actor. The great Duke of Florence

Source: The Plays of Philip Massinger: The bandman. The renegado. The parliament of love. The Roman actor. The great Duke of Florence

“And, to all married men, be this a caution, Which they should duly tender as their life, Neither to doat too much, nor doubt a wife.”

Men Should Doubt Too Much Wife Married Caution Matrimony Married Man

Book:Dramatic Works: The renegado. The picture. The fatal dowry. The emperor of the East. The maid of honour

Source: Dramatic Works: The renegado. The picture. The fatal dowry. The emperor of the East. The maid of honour

“Nay, droop not, fellows; innocence should be bold.”

Should Fellows Innocence

Author:Philip Massinger

“Before We end our pilgrimage, 'tis fit that we Should leave corruption, and foul sin, behind us, But with wash'd feet and hands, the heathens dar' not Enter their profane temples; and for me To hope my passage to eternity Can be made easy, till I have shook off The burthen of my sins in free confession, Aided with sorrow, and repentance for them, Is against reason.”

Should Made Ends Reason Hands Easy Sin Behinds Feet Fit Sorrow Eternity Corruption Temples Repentance Passages Confession Foul Pilgrimage Profane Heathen

Book:The Dramatic Works of Massinger and Ford

Source: The Dramatic Works of Massinger and Ford

“He that would govern others, first should be the master of himself.”

Should Firsts War Success Liberty Power Masters Positivity Self Control Restraint Self Restraint

Author:Philip Massinger