Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Scratch A Lover and Find A Foe*


A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town; not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away.

William Wycherley, English Dramatist


Love is like linen, often changed, the sweeter.

Phineas Fletcher, English Poet


The more one loves a mistress, the more one is ready to hate her.

Francois, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, French Writer


The only true love is love at first sight; second sight dispels it.

Israel Zangwill, British Author


Love ceases to be a pleasure when it ceases to be a secret.

Aphra Behn, English Playwright



*Dorothy Parker, American Humorist