Top 8 John Vanbrugh Quotes

English architect and dramatist (1664–1726)

Sir John Vanbrugh (January 24, 1664? – March 26, 1726) was an English architect and dramatist, perhaps best known as the designer of Blenheim Palace.

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Alternative Names: Sir John Vanbrugh • John Vanbrugh Sir • John Vanbrough • John Verbrugh • John Van Brugg • Sir John Vanburgh • John, Sir Vanbrugh

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As if a woman of education bought things because she wanted 'em.

The want of a thing is perplexing enough, but the possession of it is intolerable.

He laughs best who laughs last.

When debtors once have borrowed all we have to lend, they are very apt to grow shy of their creditors' company.

Belinda: Ay, but you know we must return good for evil.
Lady Brute: That may be a mistake in the translation.

No man worth having is true to his wife, or can be true to his wife, or ever was, or ever will be so.

Thinking is to me the greatest fatigue in the world.

Once a woman has given you her heart you can never get rid of the rest of her.