He who closes his ears to the views of others shows little confidence in the integrity of his own views.
"William Congreve" was an England/English playwright and poet.
If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to check out other famous poets! More William Congreve on Wikipedia.Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear.
Defer not till tomorrow to be wise, tomorrow's sun to thee may never rise.
All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind.
For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, And though a late, a sure reward succeeds.
I came upstairs into the world; for I was born in a cellar.
A hungry wolf at all the herd will run, In hopes, through many, to make sure of one.
He that first cries out stop thief, is often he that has stolen the treasure.
She 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.
No mask like open truth to cover lies,As to go naked is the best disguise.
If this be not love, it is madness, and then it is pardonable.
Music has charms to soothe the savage breast To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.
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