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William Wycherley, born in 1640 in England, was a prominent dramatist known for his satirical comedies that have had a profound impact on the development of drama.

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Famous William Wycherley Quotes

“Charity and good-nature give a sanction to the most common actions; and pride and ill-nature make our best virtues despicable.”

Giving Action Common Virtue Pride Charity Ill Sanctions Despicable Good Nature

Book:The Dramatic Works of Wycherley, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar. With Biographical and Critical Notices by Leigh Hunt. A New Edition

Source: The Dramatic Works of Wycherley, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar. With Biographical and Critical Notices by Leigh Hunt. A New Edition

“As wit is too hard for power in council, so power is too hard for wit in action.”

Hard Action Wit Council

Book:The Dramatic Works of Wycherley, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar :

Source: The Dramatic Works of Wycherley, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar :