Quotes by William Congreve

A little disdain is not amiss; a little scorn is alluring. (William Congreve)

A wit should be no more sincere than a woman constant. (William Congreve)

A wit should no more be sincere, than a woman constant; one argues a decay of parts, as tother of beauty. (William Congreve)

All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. (William Congreve)

Come, come, leave business to idlers, and wisdom to fools: they have need of em: wit be my faculty, and pleasure my occupation, and let father Time shake his glass. (William Congreve)

Defer not till tomorrow to be wise, tomorrows sun to thee may never rise. (William Congreve)

Do not keep the alabaster boxes of your love and tenderness sealed up until your friends are dead. Fill their lives with sweetness, speak cheering words while their ears can hear, and while their hearts can be thrilled and made happier by them. (William Congreve)

Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear. (William Congreve)

For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, And though a late, a sure reward succeeds. (William Congreve)

Grief walks upon the heels of pleasure; married in haste, we repent at leisure. (William Congreve)