. English poet and diplomat
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But Thou that know'st Love above Intrest or lust Strew the Myrtle and Rose on this once belov'd Dust... Go to Quote / Comment
In argument similes are like songs in love; they describe much, but prove nothing. Go to Quote / Comment
Cured yesterday of my disease, I died last night of my physician. Go to Quote / Comment
Be to her virtues very kind. Be to her faults a little blind. Go to Quote / Comment
A diff'rent cause, says Parson Sly, The same effect may give: Poor Lubin fears, that he shall die; His wife, that he may live. Go to Quote / Comment