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George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham
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George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, 19th Baron de Ros was an English statesman and poet who exerted considerable political power during the reign of Charles II of England.
“The world is made up, for the most part, of fools and knaves, both irreconcileable foes to truth.”
“All these threatening storms, which, like impregnate Clouds, hover o'er our heads, will (when they once are grasp'd but by the eye of reason) melt into fruitful showers of blessings on the people.”
“What a Devil is the Plot good for, but to bring in fine things?”
“A Lady that was drown'd at Sea, and had a wave for her Winding sheet.”
“Kisses are but like sands of gold and silver, found upon the ground which are not worth much themselves but as they promise a mine near too be dig'd.”
“A mans fame and hayre grow most after death, and are both equally uselesse.”
Quotes via Wikiquote (CC BY-SA), each with its original source.