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English playwright remembered for his comedies (1670-1729)

All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. William Congreve »
Defer not till tomorrow to be wise, tomorrow's sun to thee may never rise. William Congreve »
Every man plays the fool once in his lif marry is playing the fool all one's life, but to marry is to playing the fool all one's life long. William Congreve »
He that first cries out stop thief, is often he that has stolen the treasure. William Congreve »
Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned. William Congreve »
I came upstairs into the world for I was born in a cellar. William Congreve »
Men are apt to offend ('tis true) where they find most goodness to forgive. William Congreve »
Music has charms to soothe the savage breast To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. William Congreve »
Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.N.B. This quote is commonly misquoted as savage beast. William Congreve »

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