The gods, (if gods to goodness are inclined If acts of mercy touch their heavenly mind), And, more than all the gods,… — John Dryden Copy Share Image
For those whom God to ruin has design'd, He fits for fate, and first destroys their mind. — John Dryden Copy Share Image
Railing and praising were his usual themes; and both showed his judgment in extremes. Either over violent or over civil, so everyone… — John Dryden Copy Share Image
“In God ’tis glory: And when men aspire, ’Tis but a spark too much of heavenly fire.” — John Dryden Copy Share Image
So over violent, or over civil that every man with him was God or Devil. — John Dryden Copy Share Image
We find few historians who have been diligent enough in their search for truth; it is their common method to take on trust what… — John Dryden Copy Share Image
Trust on and think To-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day; Lies worse; and while it says, we shall be blest With… — John Dryden Copy Share Image
To take up half on trust, and half to try, Name it not faith but bungling bigotry. — John Dryden Copy Share Image
And after hearing what our Church can say, If still our reason runs another way, That private reason 'tis more just to curb, Than… — John Dryden Copy Share Image
A coward is the kindest animal; 'Tis the most forgiving creature in a fight. — John Dryden Copy Share Image
Reason to rule, mercy to forgive: The first is law, the last prerogative. Life is an adventure in forgiveness. — John Dryden Copy Share Image
He with a graceful pride, While his rider every hand survey'd, Sprung loose, and flew into an escapade; Not moving forward, yet with every… — John Dryden Copy Share Image
Men's virtues I have commended as freely as I have taxed their crimes. — John Dryden Copy Share Image
