“Ancient person, for whom I All the flattering youth defy, Long be it ere thou grow old, Aching, shaking, crazy, cold; But… — John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester Art 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… — 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,… — John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester Copy Share Image