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Quotations By John Dryden


Ambition
Accurst ambition, how dearly I have bought you.

Argument
A knock-down argument; 'tis but a word and a blow. -- John Dryden

Beauty
Beauty, like ice, our footing does betray; Who can tread sure on the smooth, slippery way: Pleased with the surface, we glide swiftly on, And see the dangers that we cannot shun.

Duty
Not aw'd to duty by superior sway.

Duty
Maintain your post: That's all the fame you need; For 'tis impossible you should proceed.

Honor
Honor is but an empty bubble.

Passion
Love is a passion which kindles honor into noble acts.

Patience
Beware the fury of a patient man. -- John Dryden

Poetry
Dancing is the poetry of the feet.

Speech
When he spoke, what tender words he used! So softly, that like flakes of feathered snow, They melted as they fell.

Wealth
And plenty makes us poor.

Words
Words are but pictures of our thoughts.