Who said “For present joys are more to flesh and blood than a dull prospect of a distant good.”?

APA

Dryden, J. (n.d.). For present joys are more to flesh and blood than a dull prospect of a distant good. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24646-for-present-joys-are-more-to-flesh-and/

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MLA

Dryden, John. “For present joys are more to flesh and blood than a dull prospect of a distant good.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24646-for-present-joys-are-more-to-flesh-and/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Chicago

Dryden, John. “For present joys are more to flesh and blood than a dull prospect of a distant good.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24646-for-present-joys-are-more-to-flesh-and/.

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