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Play Quotes - Page 318

The propriety of thoughts and words, which are the hidden beauties of a play, are but confusedly judged in the vehemence of action.

The propriety of thoughts and words, which are the hidden beauties of a play, are but confusedly judged in the vehemence of action.

John Dryden (1808). “The works of John Dryden: now first collected in eighteen volumes. Illustrated with notes, historical, critical, and explanatory, and a life of the author”, p.379

A teleology directed to material ends has been substituted for the lust for adventure, variety, and play.

John Carroll (2010). “Break-Out from the Crystal Palace: The Anarcho-Psychological Critique: Stirner, Nietzsche, Dostoevsky”, p.119, Taylor & Francis

It's useless to play lullabies for those who cannot sleep.

John Cage (2010). “M: Writings ’67–’72”, p.15, Wesleyan University Press