Music has charms to sooth a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.The Mourning Bride, Act I, 1697
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William Congreve was an English playwright and poet born in 1670, renowned for his sharp wit and contributions to the comedy of manners genre. His most famous works include "The Way of the World" and "The Old Bachelor," which highlight social satire and complex characters. Congreve's writing significantly influenced English theatre and solidified his reputation as one of the leading dramatists of the late 17th century.
1670–1729·lived 59 years
Music has charms to sooth a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.The Mourning Bride, Act I, 1697
Heav'n hath no rage like love to hatred turn'd, Nor Hell a fury, like a woman scorn'd.
Hell has no fury like a woman scorned.
He who closes his ears to the views of others shows little confidence in the integrity of his own views.
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