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Inspirational Quotes by William Congreve
- Say what you will, 'tis better to be left than never to have been loved.
- Music has charms to sooth a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.
- Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear.
- A hungry wolf at all the herd will run, In hopes, through many, to make sure of one.
- There is in true beauty, as in courage, something which narrow souls cannot dare to admire.
- No, I'm no enemy to learning; it hurts not me.
- A little scorn is alluring.
- Nothing but you can lay hold of my mind, and that can lay hold of nothing but you.
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