Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by John Vanbrugh

Quote by John Vanbrugh

“We're gaily yet, we're gaily yet, And we're not very fow, but we're gaily yet; Then set ye awhile, and tipple a bit, For we's not very fow, but we're gaily yet.”

Quote by John Vanbrugh

Author

John Vanbrugh
John Vanbrugh

John Vanbrugh was an English architect renowned for his works in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His design style combined Baroque and classical elements, profoundly influencing British architecture. more

You May Also Like

“Dealing with adversity is like preparing for surgery. By putting our faith in what the doctor has said, we believe we will be better off if we have the surgery. But that does not make it any less painful. By submitting to the hand of a surgeon, we are saying that our ultimate goal is health, even at the cost of pain. Adversity is the same way. It is a means to an end. It is God's tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives.”