What did John Dryden mean by: Pity only on fresh objects stays, but with the tedious sight of woes decays. John Dryden Poet · England Copy
+ And plenty makes us poor. Author, June 6, 2023January 2, 2025, John Dryden, Consumerism, Poverty, Wealth, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ Revealed religion first informed thy sight, and reason saw not till faith sprung to light. Author, January 11, 2024January 6, 2025, John Dryden, Faith, Reason, Religion, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ More liberty begets desire of more; The hunger still increases with the store Author, January 11, 2024January 6, 2025, John Dryden, Consumption, Desire, Liberty, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ He wants worth who dares not praise a foe. Author, August 10, 2023January 2, 2025, John Dryden, Conflict, Courage, Pride, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ Interest makes all seem reason that leads to it. Author, July 14, 2023January 2, 2025, John Dryden, Influence, Motivation, Perspective, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ A coward is the kindest animal; ‘Tis the most forgiving creature in a fight. Author, January 11, 2024January 6, 2025, John Dryden, Cowardice, Forgiveness, Kindness, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ For those whom God to ruin has design’d, He fits for fate, and first destroys their mind. Author, January 11, 2024January 6, 2025, John Dryden, Destruction, Fate, Mind, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
+ None are so busy as the fool and the knave. Author, July 29, 2023January 2, 2025, John Dryden, Busy, Fool, 0 John Dryden Poet · England
When I was young I pitied the old. Now old, it is the young I pity. Read explanation Jean Rostand Biologist · France
The vine that has been made to bear fruit in the spring, withers and dies before autumn. Jean-Baptiste Rousseau Poet · France
Pity? You don’t want to be pitied because you’re a cripple in a wheelchair? Stay in your house! Read explanation Jerry Lewis
Love and pity and wish well to every soul in the world; dwell in love, and then you dwell in God. William Law Clergyman · England
