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.
friendship nice roots
Friendship's said to be a plant of tedious growth, its root composed of tender fibers, nice in their taste, cautious in spreading.
drinking bits
We're gaily yet, we're gaily yet, And we're not very fow, but we're gaily yet; Then set ye awhile, and tipple a bit, For we's not very fow, but we're gaily yet.
laughter laughing lasts
He laughs best who laughs last.
shy debtors creditors
When debtors once have borrowed all we have to lend, they are very apt to grow shy of their creditors' company.