Quote by Matthew Prior
Fantastic tyrant of the amorous heart. How hard thy yoke, how crue

Fantastic tyrant of the amorous heart. How hard thy yoke, how cruel thy dart. Those escape your anger who refuse your sway, and those are punished most, who most obey. – Matthew Prior

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