William Congreve Quotes

Uncertainty and expectation are the joys of life. Security is an insipid thing. William Congreve

Heaven Hath no rage like a love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned. William Congreve

There is in true beauty something which vulgar souls cannot admire. William Congreve

Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear. William Congreve

He who closes his ears to the views of others shows little confidence in the integrity of his own views. William Congreve

Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. William Congreve

Uncertainty and expectation are the joys of life. William Congreve