English - Poet | January 24, 1670 - January 19, 1729
'Tis well enough for a servant to be bred at an University. But the education is a little too pedantic for a gentleman.
William Congreve
EducationGentlemanEnoughUniversity
I know that's a secret, for it's whispered everywhere.
KnowSecretEverywhereWhispered
A wit should be no more sincere than a woman constant.
WomanMoreWitSincereThanShould
I confess freely to you, I could never look long upon a monkey, without very mortifying reflections.
LongYouLookMonkeyNeverWithout
To find a young fellow that is neither a wit in his own eye, nor a fool in the eye of the world, is a very hard task.
FoolWorldEyeFindYoungTask
Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear.
FearUncertaintyWorthAlmostOur
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