“When a man's life is under debate, The judge can ne'er too long deliberate.”
Quote by John Dryden
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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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“Luxurious kings are to their people lost, They live like drones, upon the public cost.”
Source: The Works of John Dryden,: The life of John Dryden
“A lazy frost, a numbness of the mind.”
Source: Selections from the poetry of Dryden, including his plays and translations. [The editor's preface signed: C. B., i.e. Charles Bathurst.]
“There is a proud modesty in merit.”
Source: Selections from the poetry of Dryden, including his plays and translations. [The editor's preface signed: C. B., i.e. Charles Bathurst.]
“It's a hard world, neighbors, if a man's oath must be his master.”
“Fattened in vice, so callous and so gross, he sins and sees not, senseless of his loss.”
Source: The Poems of John Dryden: 1693-1696
“Among our crimes oblivion may be set.”
Source: The Poetical Works of John Dryden