Thomas Shadwell quotes

I am, out of the ladies' company, like a fish out of the water. (Thomas Shadwell)
Every man loves what he is good at. View quote
Thomas Shadwell
And wit's the noblest frailty of the mind. View quote
Thomas Shadwell
The haste of a fool is the slowest thing in the world. View quote
Thomas Shadwell
Love quickly is pall'd, Tho' with labour 'tis gain'd; Wine never does cloy Tho' with ease 'tis obtain'd. We sing while you sigh, We laugh while you weep; Love robs you of rest, Wine lulls us asleep. View quote
Thomas Shadwell
Words may be false and full of art; Sighs are the natural language of the heart. View quote
Thomas Shadwell
Hope is a very thin diet. View quote
Thomas Shadwell
No man is happy but by comparison. View quote
Thomas Shadwell

Thomas Shadwell

Thomas Shadwell - Image
Occupation: English Poet
Born: 1642
Died: November 19, 1692
Quotes count: 8
Wikipedia: Thomas Shadwell

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