Person

John Fletcher

(c.1827-1903)

Notable quotes

“Death hath so many doors to let out life.”
— The Custom of the Country (with Philip Massinger; c. 1619–23; pub. 1647), Act II, scene 2
“From the crown of our head to the sole of our foot.”
— Act II, scene 2. Compare Thomas Middleton, A Mad World, My Masters, Act I, scene 3. Pliny, Natural History, Book VII, Chapter XVII. William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act III, scene 2.
“Let them learn first to show pity at home.”
— Scene 2.
“Speak boldly, and speak truly, shame the devil.”
— Act IV, scene 4.
“'Twas when young Eustace wore his heart in's breeches.”
— Act V

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