Quote by John Dryden

So over violent, or over civil that every man with him was God or Devil.

So over violent, or over civil that every man with him was G

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals can either be excessively violent or extremely civilized. In the former case, every person associated with such an individual would be viewed as a manifestation of evil or chaos. Conversely, in the latter case, every individual associated with someone who embodies excessive civility is seen as godlike or embodying divinity. The quote highlights the extremes of human behavior and how these extremes can influence our perception of others.

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By John Dryden

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