Famous quote by William Congreve

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"Its well enough for a servant to be bred at an University. But the education is a little too pedantic for a gentleman"

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This quote is written / told by William Congreve between February 10, 1670 and January 19, 1729. He/she was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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"Weak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity; but strong and deep ones have two high tides"

"Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody"

"A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body"

"Education is a private matter between the person and the world of knowledge and experience, and has little to do with school or college"

"The League is very well when sparrows shout, but no good at all when eagles fall out"

"A University should be a place of light, of liberty, and of learning"

"If you want to eat well in England, eat three breakfasts"

"Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten"

"The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows"

"My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake"