“To take up half on trust, and half to try, Name it not faith but bungling bigotry.”
Quote by John Dryden
Work
Dryden: Selected Poems
This volume presents a curated selection of poems by the renowned 17th-century English poet John Dryden, including works from different periods of his career. The collection encompasses a range of styles and subjects, reflecting Dryden's versatility as a writer. more
Author
John Dryden
John Dryden, born on August 9, 1631, and died on May 12, 1700, was a prominent English poet and dramatist of the 17th century. His works have had a profound impact on English literature, particularly in the field of drama, and he is considered one of the founders of English drama. more
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Source: The Duke of Guise. A tragedy. Acted by their Majesties Servants. Written by Mr. Dryden, and Mr. Lee
“Ill fortune seldom comes alone.”
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“My hands are guilty, but my heart is free.”
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“Thoughts cannot form themselves in words so horrid As can express my guilt.”
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“Who climbs the grammar-tree, distinctly knows Where noun, and verb, and participle grows.”
Source: The Poetical Works of John Dryden: Containing Original Poems, Tales and Translations
“Murder may pass unpunishd for a time, But tardy justice will oertake the crime.”