The conscience of a people is their power.

~ John Dryden

Better shun the bait, than struggle in the snare.

~ John Dryden

But far more numerous was the herd of such, Who think too little and who talk too much.

~ John Dryden

Set all things in their own peculiar place, and know that order is the greatest grace.

~ John Dryden

We must beat the iron while it is hot, but we may polish it at leisure.

~ John Dryden

They think to little who talk to much.

~ John Dryden

Let grace and goodness be the principal loadstone of thy affections. For love which hath ends, will have an end whereas that which is founded on true virtue, will always continue.

~ John Dryden

And virtue, though in rags, will keep me warm.

~ John Dryden

Happy the man, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own He who, secure within, can say, To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived today.

~ John Dryden

You see through love, and that deludes your sight, As what is straight seems crooked through the water.

~ John Dryden