What did John Dryden mean by: But Shakespeare’s magic could not copied be; Within that circle none durst walk but he. John Dryden Poet · England Copy
+ As poetry is the harmony of words, so music is that of notes. Author, January 11, 2024January 6, 2025, John Dryden, Harmony, Music, Poetry, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ Love is not in our choice but in our fate. Author, August 25, 2023January 2, 2025, John Dryden, Acceptance, Destiny, Love, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ Presence of mind and courage in distress, Are more than arrives to procure success? Author, January 11, 2024January 6, 2025, John Dryden, Courage, Mind, Success, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ Whistling to keep myself from being afraid. Author, September 18, 2023January 2, 2025, John Dryden, Anxiety, Coping, Fear, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ The wretched have no friends. Author, June 3, 2023January 2, 2025, John Dryden, Isolation, Misery, Social class, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ Genius must be born, it can’t be taught. Author, June 14, 2023January 2, 2025, John Dryden, Achievement, Innate, Talent, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ For age but tastes of pleasures youth devours. Author, July 25, 2023January 2, 2025, John Dryden, Age, Pleasure, Youth, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ For mysterious things of faith, rely on the proponent, Heaven’s authority. Author, January 11, 2024January 6, 2025, John Dryden, Authority, Faith, Mystery, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
If it has to choose who is to be crucified, the crowd will always save Barabbas. Jean Cocteau Artist · France
One is either judge or accused. The judge sits, the accused stands. Live on your feet. Jean Cocteau Artist · France
It is no more in our power to love always than it was not to love at all. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
A position of eminence makes a great person greater and a small person less. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France