George Etherege Quotes

A collection of quotes by George Etherege.

George Etherege (1636/1637-1692) was an English playwright and diplomat. He is known for his comedies, particularly "The Man of Mode" (1676), which satirized the manners and mores of the Restoration era. Etherege's witty and satirical writing style made him one of the leading playwrights of his time. In addition to his literary career, he also served as a diplomat in the English embassy in Constantinople. Despite his popularity during his lifetime, little is known about his personal life.

When love grows diseased, the best thing we can do is to put

When love grows diseased, the best thing we can do is to put it to a violent death; I cannot endure the torture of a lingering and consumptive passion.

George Etherege

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