Quotes by John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester

“I have to speak my mind. Because what is in my mind is always more interesting than what is happening in the world outside my mind.””

“Cupid and Bacchus my saints are,May drink and love still reign,With wine I wash away my cares,And then to cunt again.””

“Then talk not of inconstancy, False hearts, and broken vows;If I, by miracle, can beThis live-long minute true to thee, ’Tis all that Heav'n allows.””

“Ancient person, for whom IAll the flattering youth defy,Long be it ere thou grow old,Aching, shaking, crazy, cold; But still continue as thou art, Ancient person of my heart.””

“I hate the thing is called enjoyment: Besides it is a dull employment,It cuts off all that's life and fireFrom that which may be termed desire;Just like the bee whose sting is goneConverts the owner to a drone.””