Delight Quote by William Congreve

“If there's delight in love, 'Tis when I see that heart, which others bleed for, bleed for me.” quote by William Congreve — Download Open image

“If there's delight in love, 'Tis when I see that heart, which others bleed for, bleed for me.”

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He who closes his ears to the views of others shows little confidence in the integrity of his own views.

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I confess freely to you, I could never look long upon a monkey, without very mortifying reflections.

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Marriage is honourable, as you say; and if so, wherefore should Cuckoldom be a Discredit, being deriv'd from so honourable a Root?

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A wit should no more be sincere, than a woman constant; one argues a decay of parts, as to other of beauty.

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They are at the end of the gallery; retired to their tea and scandal, according to their ancient custom.

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There is in true Beauty, as in Courage, somewhat which narrow Souls cannot dare to admire.

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I am a fool, I know it; and yet, Heaven help me, I'm poor enough to be a wit.

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There is nothing more unbecoming a man of quality than to laugh ... 'tis such a vulgar expression of the passion!

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Shhh.” He put a finger to her lips. “Hear me out. I cannot deny that I would've liked to have made babies with you. A little girl with your hair and eyes would've been the delight of my life. But it is you that I want primarily, not mythical children. I can survive the loss of something I've never had.…

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A real flame of love is a subtle thing. It burns as a will-o'-the-wisp, dancing onward to fairy lands of delight. It roars as…

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All the world's bravery that delights our eyes is but thy several liveries.

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It might be lonelier Without the Loneliness - I’m so accustomed to my Fate - Perhaps the Other - Peace - Would interrupt the Dark - And crowd the little Room - Too scant - by Cubits - to contain The Sacrament - of Him - I am not used to Hope - It might intrude upon - Its sweet…

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