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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

“A wit should no more be sincere, than a woman constant; one argues a decay of parts, as to other of beauty.”

Should Beauty Constant Arguing Wit Sincere Sincerity Decay Being Sincere

Author:William Congreve

“To find a young fellow that is neither a wit in his own eye, nor a fool in the eye of the world, is a very hard task.”

World Hard Eye Young Fool Tasks Fellows Wit

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“I am a fool, I know it; and yet, Heaven help me, I'm poor enough to be a wit.”

Knows Enough Helping Heaven Poor Fool Wit Help Me

Book:Love for Love: A Comedy

Source: Love for Love: A Comedy

“Wit must be foiled by wit: cut a diamond with a diamond.”

Cutting Wit Diamond Jewelry Diamond Rings

Book:The Double Dealer: A Comedy

Source: The Double Dealer: A Comedy

“Come, come, leave business to idlers, and wisdom to fools: they have need of 'em: wit be my faculty, and pleasure my occupation, and let father Time shake his glass.”

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Book:The Works of Mr William Congreve...

Source: The Works of Mr William Congreve...