The commendation of adversaries is the greatest triumph of a writer, because it never comes unless extorted.
John DrydenIf thou dost still retain the same ill habits, the same follies, too, still thou art bound to vice, and still a slave.
John DrydenBacchus ever fair and young, Drinking joys did first ordain. Bachus's blessings are a treasure, Drinking is the soldier's pleasure, Rich the treasure, Sweet the pleasure- Sweet is pleasure after pain.
John DrydenFool that I was, upon my eagle's wings I bore this wren, till I was tired with soaring, and now he mounts above me.
John Dryden