Hunger, revenge, to sleep are petty foes, But only...

Hunger, revenge, to sleep are petty foes, But only death the jealous eyes can close.

-William Wycherley

Death Jealousy

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who said "Hunger, revenge, to sleep are petty foes, But only... "?

"Hunger, revenge, to sleep are petty foes, But only... " is one of a famous quotes by William Wycherley. Complete quote is as follows;
"Hunger, revenge, to sleep are petty foes, But only death the jealous eyes can close."

What is "Hunger, revenge, to sleep are petty foes, But only... "?

"Hunger, revenge, to sleep are petty foes, But only death the jealous eyes can close." This is a quote by William Wycherley which is about Death & Jealousy. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

  • A man does not die of love or his liver or even of old age he dies of being a man.
  • I feel like a lot of the female relationships I see on TV or in movies are in some way free of the kind of jealousy and anxiety and posturing that has been such a huge part of my female friendships, which I hope lessens a little bit with age.
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What does "Hunger, revenge, to sleep are petty foes, But only... " mean?

This quote is primarily about Jealousy although it also includes other themes like Death & Jealousy. It is attributed to William Wycherley. Complete quote is as follows;
"Hunger, revenge, to sleep are petty foes, But only death the jealous eyes can close."