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Quote by William Congreve

“If this be not love, it is madness, and then it is pardonable.”

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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. more

Book:Voltaire – The Philosophical Works: Treatise On Tolerance, Philosophical Dictionary, Candide, Letters on England, Plato’s Dream, Dialogues, The Study of Nature, Ancient Faith and Fable, Zadig…: From the French writer, historian and philosopher, famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion and freedom of expression

Source: Voltaire – The Philosophical Works: Treatise On Tolerance, Philosophical Dictionary, Candide, Letters on England, Plato’s Dream, Dialogues, The Study of Nature, Ancient Faith and Fable, Zadig…: From the French writer, historian and philosopher, famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion and freedom of expression

“That talk of inspiration is sheer nonsense; there is no such thing. It is a mere matter of craftsmanship.”

Matter Inspiration Mere Nonsense Sheer Craftsmanship

Author:William Morris

“We will live with racism for ever. But senses of self, senses of belonging, senses of us and of others? Those are up for grabs.”

Self Racism Senses Belonging Sense Of Self

Author:Richard Powers

“Well, "The Washington post" three weeks ago had this investigation and they said that President Obama has now raised more money from Wall Street and the banks for this election cycle than all - than all eight Republicans combined. I don't want to say that, because if that's the truth, that Wall Street already has their man and his name is Barack Obama, then we've got a much bigger problem.”