Famous quotes containing the word oft:
“We are oft to blame in this,
Tis too much proved, that with devotions visage
And pious action we do sugar oer
The devil himself.”
—William Shakespeare (15641616)
“Sweet are the thoughts that savour of content,
The quiet mind is richer than a crown;
Sweet are the nights in careless slumber spent,
The poor estate scorns Fortunes angry frown.
Such sweet content, such minds, such sleep, such bliss,
Beggars enjoy, when princes oft do miss.”
—Robert Greene (1558?1592)
“How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes deeds ill done!”
—William Shakespeare (15641616)