Lovers

Famous quotes containing the word lovers:

“There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives.”
—Cyril Connolly (1903–1974)

“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.”
—John Vanbrugh (1663–1726)

“They are the lovers of law and order who observe the law when the government breaks it.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)