3 John, 2nd Earl of Rochester Wilmot Quotes on Wit

John, 2nd Earl of Rochester Wilmot quotes on wit

10. So, when my Days of Impotence approach, And I'm by Pox and Wine's unlucky chance Driv'n from the pleasing Billows of debauch On the dull Shore of lazy Temperance; My Pains at least some Respite shall afford While I behold the Battles you maintain When Fleets of Glasses sail about the Board, From whose Broad-sides Volleys of Wit shall rain.

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

21. We have a pretty witty king, Whose word no man relies on; He never said a foolish thing, Nor ever did a wise one.