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Comedy (play)5 quotes
Courtship to marriage, as a very witty prologue to a very dull play. — William Congreve · 1693Women are like tricks by sleight of hand,
Which, to admire, we should not understand. — William Congreve · 1695I know that's a secret, for it's whispered everywhere. — William Congreve · 1695Eternity was in that moment. — William Congreve · 1693True, 'tis an unhappy circumstance of life that love should ever die before us, and that the Man so often should outlive the Lover. But say what you will, 'tis better to be left than never to have been loved. — William Congreve · 1700Tragic play2 quotes
Heav'n has no Rage, like Love to Hatred turn'd,
Nor Hell a Fury, like a Woman scorn'd. — William Congreve · 1697Music has charms to soothe a savage breast. — William Congreve · 1697Comedy1 quote
True, 'tis an unhappy circumstance of life that love should ever die before us, and that the Man so often should outlive the Lover. But say what you will, 'tis better to be left than never to have been loved. — William Congreve · 1700