More from John, 2nd Earl of Rochester Wilmot

  1. It is a good world to live in, To lend, or to spend, or to give in; But to beg or to borrow, or to get a man's own, It is the very worst wo…
  2. The world appears like a great family, Whose lord, oppressed with pride and poverty, (That to the few great bounty he may show) Is fain to …
  3. There's not a thing on earth that I can name, So foolish, and so false, as common fame.
  4. If you have a grateful heart (which is a miracle amongst you statesmen), show it by directing the bearer to the best wine in town, and pray…
  5. A merry monarch, scandalous and poor.
  6. For pointed satire I would Buckhurst choose, The best good man with the worst-natured muse.
  7. Angels listen when she speaks: She 's my delight, all mankind's wonder; But my jealous heart would break Should we live one day asunder.
  8. 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 that Hea…

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