English dramatist and poet. After his early poetry, including Incognita, Congreve turned to playwrighting where he achieved sucess and recognition. His many comedies include The Old Bachelor, The Double Dealer, Love for Love, and The Way of the World.
Uncertainty and expectation are the joys of life. Security is an insipid thing, and the overtaking and possessing of a wish, discovers the folly of the chase.