Thomas Otway Quotes

A collection of quotes by Thomas Otway.

Thomas Otway (1652-1685) was an English playwright and poet. Born in Trotton, Sussex, he attended Winchester College and then studied at Christ Church, Oxford. Otway's most famous work is the tragedy "Venice Preserved" (1682), which explores themes of love, betrayal, and political intrigue. Although he achieved success as a playwright during his lifetime, Otway struggled financially and died in poverty at the age of 33. His works were influential in the development of English drama and continue to be studied and performed today.

Honest men are the soft easy cushions on which knaves repose

Honest men are the soft easy cushions on which knaves repose and fatten.

Thomas Otway

Honesty

Ambition is a lust that is never quenched, but grows more in

Ambition is a lust that is never quenched, but grows more inflamed and madder by enjoyment.

Thomas Otway

Ambition

Clocks will go as they are set, but man, irregular man, is n

Clocks will go as they are set, but man, irregular man, is never constant, never certain.

Thomas Otway

Time

Shining through tears, like April suns in showers, that labo

Shining through tears, like April suns in showers, that labor to overcome the cloud that loads em.

Thomas Otway

Crying