John Vanbrugh
John Vanbrugh
Sir John Vanbrugh – 26 March 1726) was an English architect and dramatist, perhaps best known as the designer of Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. He wrote two argumentative and outspoken Restoration comedies, The Relapseand The Provoked Wife, which have become enduring stage favourites but originally occasioned much controversy. He was knighted in 1714...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionArchitect
Date of Birth24 January 1664
good-man ethics manners
Good manners and soft words have brought many a difficult thing to pass.
shy debtors creditors
When debtors once have borrowed all we have to lend, they are very apt to grow shy of their creditors' company.