Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. - William Congreve

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Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.

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About William Congreve

William Congreve (24 January 1670 – 19 January 1729) was an English playwright and poet.

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Music has charms to soothe the savage beast.
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William Shakespeare John Dryden William Makepeace Thackeray Lord Byron Alexander Pope

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Pious Selinda goes to Pray’rs, If I but ask the Favour;
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Wou’d she cou’d make of me a Saint, Or I of her a Sinner.
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