Robert Greene
Robert Greene was an English playwright, poet, and pamphleteer, known for his vibrant contributions to the Elizabethan literary scene. Born around 1558, Greene's early life remains somewhat obscure, but he was educated at Cambridge University, where he honed his skills in writing and rhetoric. He became a prominent figure in London’s theatrical world, producing a variety of works that ranged from comedies to prose narratives. His most notable works include the play "Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay," which showcased his ability to blend elements of magic and comedy, and the prose romance "Pandosto," which later inspired Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale." Greene's writing often reflected the complexities of human nature and societal norms, earning him a reputation as a keen observer of life.
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View all 18 quotes“Nature's first green is gold,Her hardest hue to hold.Her early leaf's a flower;But only so an hour.Then leaf subsides to leaf.So Eden sank to grief,So dawn goes down to day.Nothing gold can stay.””
“When you show yourself to the world and display your talents, you naturally stir all kinds of resentment, envy, and other manifestations of insecurity... you cannot spend your life worrying about the petty feelings of others””
“LAW 4 Always Say Less Than Necessary When you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say, the more common you appear, and the less in control. Even if you are saying something banal, it will seem original if you make it vague, open-ended, and sphinxlike. Powerful people impress and intimidate by saying less. The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.””
