Aphra Behn

He that knew all that learning ever writ, Knew only this - that he knew nothing yet. ”

Money speaks sense in a language all nations understand. ”

One hour of right-down love is worth an age of dully living on. ”

That perfect tranquillity of life, which is nowhere to be found but in retreat, a faithful friend and a good library. ”

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

Variety is the soul of pleasure. ”

Faith, sir, we are here today, and gone tomorrow. ”

Each moment of a happy lover's hour is worth an age of dull and common life. ”