Quote by John Dryden
Kings fight for empires, madmen for applause. - John Dryden

Kings fight for empires, madmen for applause. – John Dryden

Other quotes by John Dryden

It is madness to make fortune the mistress of events, because by herself she is nothing and is ruled by prudence. – John Dryden

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Fortune
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Beauty, like ice, our footing does betray Who can tread sure on the smooth, slippery way: Pleased with the surface, we glide swiftly on, And see the dangers that we cannot shun. – John Dryden

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Beauty
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Other Quotes from
Royalty, Kings, Queens
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Im glad weve been bombed. It makes me feel I can look the East End in the face. – Queens Mother Elizabeth

I have nothing against the Queen of England. Even in my heart I never resented her for not being Jackie Kennedy. She is, to my mind, a very gallant lady, victimized by whoever it is who designs the tops of her uniforms. – Leonard Cohen

The Sovereign has, under a constitutional monarchy such as ours, three rights — the right to be consulted, the right to encourage, the right to warn. And a king of great sense and sagacity would want no others. – Walter Bagehot

There is something behind the throne greater than the King himself. – William Pitt The Elder Chatham

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The conflict of forces and the struggle of opposing wills are of the essence of our universe and alone hold it together. – Havelock Ellis

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Miscellaneous

Well, I dont think just because people are in a relationship that theyre happy. I dont think relationships necessarily make people happy. You just are happy or youre not happy. – Lisa Edelstein

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relationship

True courage is a result of reasoning. A brave mind is always impregnable. – Jeremy Collier

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Courage

A conservative is a fellow who thinks a rich man should have a square deal. – Frank Dane

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Conservatism