“Ancient person, for whom I All the flattering youth defy, Long be it ere thou grow old, Aching, shaking, crazy, cold; But still continue as thou art, Ancient person of my heart.” — John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester Copy Share Image
“Ancient person, for whom I All the flattering youth defy, Long be it ere thou grow old, Aching, shaking, crazy, cold; But still continue… — John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester Copy Share Image
“Son of a whore, God damn you! can you tell A peerless peer the readiest way to Hell? I've outswilled Bacchus, sworn of my… — John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester Copy Share Image
“Then talk not of inconstancy, False hearts, and broken vows; If I, by miracle, can be This live-long minute true to thee, ’Tis all… — John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester Copy Share Image
