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John Wilmot [1647-1680] English
Rank: 108
Poet (with poems), Poet

Libertine


John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, was an English poet and courtier of King Charles II's Restoration court. The Restoration reacted against the "spiritual authoritarianism" of the Puritan era. 


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Before I married, I had three theories about raising children and no children. Now, I have three children and no theories.
101
Man differs more from Man, than Man from Beast.
102
Before I got married I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children, and no theories.
103
For all men would be cowards if they durst.
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