John Ogilby Quotes

Scottish academic, translator, theatrical impresario and cartographer (1600-1676)

John Ogilby (17 November 1600 – 4 September 1676) was a Scottish translator, impresario and cartographer.

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When they and Venus to his cottage came,
For lust-rewards prefer'd the Cyprian dame.

Three times I strove to cling about her Neck,
Thrice her in vain my circling Arms entwin'd
She like a swift Dream flyes, or nimble Wind.