...to soothe a savage breast, To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak." This oft-misquoted line (it is not "to soothe a savage beast") is the work of William Congreve (1670-1726), from his play The Mourning Bride (which also produced his other equally famous and frequently misspoken line: "Heaven had no rage like love turned to hatred, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned"). Whatever, we know the truth of it - so, has everyone else out there seen Mamma Mia yet? It is one great big aural exuberant mood boost - even if you are not an ABBA fan.
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