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.