Quote by: John Dryden

When I consider Life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet, fooled with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay: To-morrow's falser than the former day; Lies worse; and while it says, we shall be blest With some new joys, cuts off what we possesst.


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Author Bio


  • NameJohn Dryden
  • DescriptionEnglish playwright of the XVIIth century
  • BornAugust 19, 1631
  • DiedMay 12, 1700
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPlaywright; Translator; Poet; Writer