To find a young fellow that is neither a wit in his own eye, nor a fool in the eye of the world, is a very hard task.
William CongreveFear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear.
William CongreveShe likes herself, yet others hates, For that which in herself she prizes; And while she laughs at them, forgets She is the thing that she despises.
William CongreveSome by experience find those words mis-placed: At leisure married, they repent in haste.
William Congreve