Quotes by Congreve, William

I know that's a secret, for it's whispered everywhere. >>

Uncertainty and expectation are the joys of life. >>

Grief walks upon the heels of pleasure; married in haste, we repent at >>

Quotations about Critics and Criticism

The art of the critic in a nutshell: to coin slogans without betraying >>

Writing about music is like dancing about architecture; it's a really >>

Doubtless criticism was originally benignant, pointing out the beautie >>

In my conscience I believe the baggage loves me, for she never speaks well of me herself, nor suffers any body else to rail at me.

Congreve, William