Aphra Behn

Playwright Novelist English 1640 – 1689

English playwright and novelist, first professional female writer.

440 quotes

"Kindness always returns to the giver."
Kindness
"True strength is in the struggle."
Strength
"Power used wisely is power well spent."
Power
"Money is a tool, not a master."
Money
"Health is the foundation of happiness."
Health
"Adventure awaits the courageous."
Adventure
"Imagination transforms the world."
Imagination
"Technology is humanity's greatest invention."
Technology
"History teaches the timeless lessons."
History
"Philosophy elevates the human spirit."
Philosophy
"Literature is the voice of the ages."
Literature
"Politics demands both principle and pragmatism."
Politics
"War is the enemy of all that is good."
War
"Motivation is the fuel of achievement."
Motivation
"Inspiration is the spark of greatness."
Inspiration
"Relationships are where we find our humanity."
Relationships
"Solitude is the sanctuary of the soul."
Solitude
"The softness of her sex cannot excuse her from the hardness of justice."
Justice
"Women are as capable of reason as men, though they are denied the education to prove it."
Education
"Love is the most powerful force, yet it makes us vulnerably human."
Love
"Wit and courage are the true companions of a free spirit."
Freedom
"To know oneself is to possess the greatest wisdom available to mankind."
Wisdom
"The pen, wielded by a determined hand, can change the course of nations."
Power
"Fame built on truth lasts longer than gold accumulated through deceit."
Truth
"A woman who writes must be prepared to defend her thoughts with her own voice."
Courage
"Passion without purpose is merely a fleeting shadow."
Motivation
"The greatest adventure lies within the depths of human connection."
Adventure
"To be forgotten is a fate worse than any physical torment."
Death
"Beauty fades, but intellectual prowess endures through the ages."
Beauty
"Freedom of thought must precede freedom of action."
Freedom