About John Dryden:
John Dryden was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made Poet Laureate in 1668.
Those who write ill, and they who ne'er durst write, Turn critics out of mere revenge and spite.
John DrydenDreams are but interludes, which fancy makes; When monarch reason sleeps, this mimic wakes.
John DrydenTis Fate that flings the dice, And as she flings Of kings makes peasants, And of peasants kings.
John DrydenI am sore wounded but not slain I will lay me down and bleed a while And then rise up to fight again
John DrydenTime, place, and action may with pains be wrought, but genius must be born; and never can be taught.
John Dryden