Farewell, woman! I intend Henceforth every night to sit Wit… - John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester

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Farewell, woman! I intend Henceforth every night to sit With my lewd, well-natured friend, Drinking to engender wit.

John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester

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John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester (1 April 1647 – 26 July 1680) was an English nobleman, a friend of King Charles II of England, and the writer of much satirical and bawdy poetry.

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For all Men would be Cowards if they durst: And Honesty's against all common Sense.

On thy wither'd lips and dry, Which like barren furrows lie, Brooding kisses I will pour, Shall thy youthful heart restore. (Such kind showers in autumn fall, And a second spring recall); Nor from thee will ever part, Ancient Person of my Heart.

The clog of all pleasure, the luggage of life, Is the best can be said for a very good wife.

Farewell, woman! I intend Henceforth every night to sit With my lewd, well-natured friend, Drinking to engender wit. - John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester

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