Thomas Otway Quotes - Page 2

And die with decency.

Could my griefs speak, the tale would have no end.

Ere man's corruptions made him wretched, he Was born most noble that was born most free; Each of himself was lord; and unconfin'd Obey'd the dictates of his godlike mind.

Dame Fortune, like most others of the female sex, is generally most indulgent to the nimble-mettled blockheads.

Base natures ever judge a thing above them, and hate a power they are too much obliged to.

There is such sweet pain in parting that I could hang forever on thine arms, and look away my life into thine eyes.

Greatness, thou gaudy torment of out souls, The wise man's fetter, and the rage of fools.

No praying, it spoils business.

Love reigns a very tyrant in my heart.

Shining through tears, like April suns in showers, that labor to overcome the cloud that loads em.

No flattery, boy! an honest man cannot live by it; it is a little, sneaking art, which knaves use to cajole and soften fools withal.

Revenge, the attribute of gods! They stamped it with their great image on our natures.

I may boldly speak In right, though proud oppression will not hear me!