Fame, like the river, is narrowest where it is bred, and broadest afar off. -William Davenant

 

Fame, like the river, is narrowest where it is bred, and broadest afar off.


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This quote is just one of 3 total William Davenant quotes in our collection. William Davenant is known for saying 'Fame, like the river, is narrowest where it is bred, and broadest afar off.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Calamity is the perfect glass wherein we truly see and know ourselves.

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Fame, like the river, is narrowest where it is bred, and broadest afar off.

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For I must go where lazy PeaceWill hide her drowsy head;And, for the sport of kings, increaseThe number of the dead. -William Davenant
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