William Congreve Quotes

William Congreve Quotes

William Congreve Quotes

Consider the following quotes by William Congreve:

"Defer not till tomorrow to be wise, tomorrow's sun to thee may never rise."

"All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind."

"He that first cries out stop thief, is often he that has stolen the treasure."

"Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned,Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned."

"I came upstairs into the world; for I was born in a cellar."

"Music has charms to soothe the savage breast To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak."

What are your thoughts about the quotes from William Congreve?