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William Congreve, born on January 24, 1670, and died on January 19, 1729, was a renowned English playwright. His works are known for their witty dialogue and complex emotional descriptions, making him one of the most representative figures of English drama in the 18th century.

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Famous William Congreve Quotes

“All well bred persons lie - Besides, you are a woman; you must never speak what you think.”

Thinking Wells Persons Lying Speak

Book:Love for Love

Source: Love for Love

“There are times when sense may be unseasonable, as well as truth.”

Wells May Timeliness

Book:The Double-Dealer, a comedy, etc

Source: The Double-Dealer, a comedy, etc

“Let us be very strange and well-bred:Let us be as strange as if we had been married a great while;And as well-bred as if we were not married at all.”

Ifs Wells Strange Married

Author:William Congreve

“In my conscience I believe the baggage loves me, for she never speaks well of me herself, nor suffers any body else to rail at me.”

Believe Wells Body Suffering Speak I Believe Conscience Criticism Critics Rail Baggage

Author:William Congreve

“'Tis well enough for a servant to be bred at an University. But the education is a little too pedantic for a gentleman.”

Wells Littles Enough College University Servant Gentleman Pedantry Pedantic

Author:William Congreve