When Man evolved Pity, he did a queer thing — deprived himself of the power of living life as it is without wishing it to become something different. – John Galsworthy
I never had but one intrigue yet: but I confess I long to have another. Pray heaven it end as the first did tho , that we may both grow weary at a time; for Tis a melancholy thing for lovers to outlive one another. – Sir John Vanbrugh