They that possess the prince possess the laws.

Quote by John Dryden

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For truth has such a face and such a mien, as to be loved needs...

For truth has such a face and such a mien, as to be loved needs...

Repentance is but want of power to sin.

Repentance is but want of power to sin.

A knock-down argument; 'tis but a word and a blow.

A knock-down argument; 'tis but a word and a blow.

Love is hard work; and hard work sometimes hurts!

Love is hard work; and hard work sometimes hurts!

Reason is a crutch for age, but youth is strong enough to walk alone.

Reason is a crutch for age, but youth is strong enough to walk alone.

Beauty, like ice, our footing does betray; Who can tread sure on the smooth, slippery...

Beauty, like ice, our footing does betray; Who can tread sure on the smooth, slippery...

When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat. Yet, fooled by hope, men favour the...

When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat. Yet, fooled by hope, men favour the...

For they conquer who believe they can.

For they conquer who believe they can.

Honor is but an empty bubble.

Honor is but an empty bubble.

Bacchus' blessings are a treasure, Drinking is the soldier's pleasure

Bacchus' blessings are a treasure, Drinking is the soldier's pleasure

Love thou the rose, yet leave it on its stem.

Love thou the rose, yet leave it on its stem.

So softly death succeeded life in her, She did but dream of heaven, and she...

So softly death succeeded life in her, She did but dream of heaven, and she...

Look around the inhabited world; how few know their own good, or knowing it, pursue.

Look around the inhabited world; how few know their own good, or knowing it, pursue.

Only man clogs his happiness with care, destroying what is, with thoughts of what may...

Only man clogs his happiness with care, destroying what is, with thoughts of what may...

Jealousy is the jaundice of the soul.

Jealousy is the jaundice of the soul.

It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.

It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.

Genius must be born, and never can be taught.

Genius must be born, and never can be taught.

Successful crimes alone are justified

Successful crimes alone are justified

Growing old is like being increasingly penalized for a crime you haven't committed.

Growing old is like being increasingly penalized for a crime you haven't committed.

Successful and fortunate crime is called virtue.

Successful and fortunate crime is called virtue.