What did John Dryden mean by: If we from wealth to poverty descend, Want gives to know the flatterer from the friend. John Dryden Poet · England Copy
+ So softly death succeeded life in her, She did but dream of heaven, and she was there. Author, January 11, 2024January 6, 2025, John Dryden, Death, Heaven, Life, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ When Misfortune is asleep, let no one wake her. Author, September 28, 2023January 2, 2025, John Dryden, Caution, Fate, Rest, 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
+ He who would search for pearls must dive below. Author, September 27, 2023January 2, 2025, John Dryden, Depth, Exploration, Perseverance, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ Content with poverty, my soul I arm; And virtue, though in rags, will keep me warm. Author, January 11, 2024January 6, 2025, John Dryden, Contentment, Poverty, Virtue, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ When beauty fires the blood, how love exalts the mind! Author, June 19, 2023January 2, 2025, John Dryden, Beauty, Love, Mind, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ Thou strong seducer, Opportunity! Author, June 14, 2023January 2, 2025, John Dryden, Allure, Power, Temptation, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ Possess your soul with patience. Author, July 5, 2023January 2, 2025, John Dryden, Endurance, Patience, Self-control, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
If poverty is the mother of all crimes, lack of intelligence is the father. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
Next to sound judgment, diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the world. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
It is in vain to ridicule a rich fool, for the laughers will be on his side. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
