Whence but from heaven, could men unskilled in arts,In several ages born, in several parts,Weave such agreeing truths? Or how, or why, Should all conspire to cheat us with a lie? - John Dryden
None are so busy as the fool and knave. - John Dryden
Set all things in their own peculiar place, and know that order is the greatest grace. - John Dryden
Tomorrow, do thy worst, for I have lived today. - John Dryden
Beware the fury of a patient man. - John Dryden
Love is love's reward. - John Dryden
They think too little who talk too much. - John Dryden
Better shun the bait, than struggle in the snare. - John Dryden
Beware of the fury of the patient man. - John Dryden
We first make our habits, then our habits make us. - John Dryden
I am sore wounded but not slainI will lay me down and bleed a whileAnd then rise up to fight again - John Dryden
Tis Fate that flings the dice,And as she flingsOf kings makes peasants,And of peasants kings. - John Dryden
Let grace and goodness be the principal loadstone of thy affections. For love which hath ends, will have an end; whereas that which is founded on true virtue, will always continue. - John Dryden
And virtue, though in rags, will keep me warm. - John Dryden
But far more numerous was the herd of such, Who think too little and who talk too much. - John Dryden
We must beat the iron while it is hot, but we may polish it at leisure. - John Dryden
Dreams are but interludes that fancy makes... Sometimes forgotten things, long cast behind Rush forward in the brain, and come to mind. - John Dryden
Happy the man, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own: He who, secure within, can say, To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived today. - John Dryden
The conscience of a people is their power. - John Dryden
Dreams are but interludes, which fancy makes; When monarch reason sleeps, this mimic wakes. - John Dryden
All things are subject to decay and when fate summons, monarchs must obey. - John Dryden