Facts about William Davenant

Occup.Poet
FromEngland
DiedApril 7, 1668

Summary

William Davenant was a famous Poet from England.

Our collection contains 3 quotes who is written / told by William.

3 Famous quotes by William Davenant

Small: Fame, like the river, is narrowest where it is bred, and broadest afar off
"Fame, like the river, is narrowest where it is bred, and broadest afar off"
Small: Since knowledge is but sorrows spy, It is not safe to know
"Since knowledge is but sorrow's spy, It is not safe to know"
Small: Calamity is the perfect glass wherein we truly see and know ourselves
"Calamity is the perfect glass wherein we truly see and know ourselves"