Thomas Shadwell

Wit's the noblest frailty of the mind.

Thomas Shadwell (c. 1642 – November 19, 1692) was an English playwright and miscellaneous writer who was appointed poet laureate in 1689.

Quotes

The haste of a fool is the slowest thing in the world.

• Love quickly is pall'd,
  Tho' with labour 'tis gain'd;
  Wine never does cloy
  Tho' with ease 'tis obtain'd.
  We sing while you sigh,
  We laugh while you weep;
  Love robs you of rest,
  Wine lulls us asleep.
  • Love Quickly is Pall'd

The True Widow (1679)

• And wit's the noblest frailty of the mind.
  • Act II, sc. i.

• The haste of a fool is the slowest thing in the world.
  • Act III, sc. i.

• I am, out of the ladies' company, like a fish out of the water.
  • Act III, sc. i.

• Every man loves what he is good at.
  • Act V, sc. i.