If you be pungent, be brief; for it is with words as with sunbeams - the more they are condensed the deeper they burn. John Dryden burncondensedeep Change image and share on social
We first make our habits, and then our habits make us. John Dryden habitmake Change image and share on social
You see through love, and that deludes your sight, As what is straight seems crooked through the water. John Dryden crookdeludelove Change image and share on social
When I consider life, it is all a cheat. Yet fooled with hope, people favor this deceit. John Dryden cheatdeceitfavor Change image and share on social
Death in itself is nothing; but we fear to be we know not what, we know not where. John Dryden deathfear Change image and share on social
All things are subject to decay and when fate summons, monarchs must obey. John Dryden decayfatemonarch Change image and share on social
For truth has such a face and such a mien, as to be loved needs only to be seen. John Dryden facelovemien Change image and share on social