Charles Sedley



Sir Charles Sedley, 5th Baronet (March 1639 – 20 August 1701) was an English wit and dramatist.

Quotes

 * Ah, Chloris! could I now but sit As unconcern'd as when Your infant beauty could beget No happiness or pain! When I the dawn used to admire, And praised the coming day, I little thought the rising fire Would take my rest away.
 * Poem: Child and Maiden


 * Why then should I seek further store, And still make love anew? When change itself can give no more, 'Tis easy to be true.
 * Poem: To Celia