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Sir Charles Sedley, 5th Baronet Quotes

English politician (1639-1701)

Sir Charles Sedley, 5th Baronet (March 1639 – 20 August 1701) was an English wit and dramatist.

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Alternative Names: Charles Sedley • Sir Charles Sedley 4th Baronet • Sir Charles Sedley

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Ah, Chloris! could I now but sit
As unconcern'd as when
Your infant beauty could beget
No happiness or pain!
When I the dawn used to admire,
And praised the coming day,
I little thought the rising fire
Would take my rest away.

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Why then should I seek further store,
And still make love anew?
When change itself can give no more,
'Tis easy to be true.

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