718 Quotes by John Dryden

A narrow mind begets obstinacy; we do not easily believe what we cannot see.

For every inch that is not fool, is rogue.

Reason to rule, mercy to forgive: The first is law, the last prerogative. Life is an adventure in forgiveness.

Fool that I was, upon my eagle's wings I bore this wren, till I was tired with soaring, and now he mounts above me.

I have a soul that like an ample shield Can take in all, and verge enough for more.

How blessed is he, who leads a country life, Unvex'd with anxious cares, and void of strife! Who studying peace, and shunning civil rage, Enjoy'd his youth, and now enjoys his age: All who deserve his love, he makes his own; And, to be lov'd himself, needs only to be known.

He who proposes to be an author should first be a student.

Men met each other with erected look, The steps were higher that they took; Friends to congratulate their friends made haste, And long inveterate foes saluted as they pass'd.

I am as free as nature first made man, / Ere the base laws of servitude began, / When wild in woods the noble savage ran.