William Congreve Quotes

Say what you will, 'tis better to be left than never to have been loved.
William Congreve quote

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

If this be not love, it is madness, and then it is pardonable.
William Congreve quote

They are at the end of the gallery; retired to their tea and scandal, according to their ancient custom.
William Congreve quote

Grief walks upon the heels of pleasure; married in haste, we repent at leisure.
William Congreve quote

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

Never go to bed angry, stay up and fight.
William Congreve quote

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

Biography

English playwright 1670-1729