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Aphra Behn

Aphra Behn

English playwright, poet and translator

Lived from: 1640 - 1689

Category: Writers (Contemporary) Country: FlagUnited Kingdom

Born: 10 july 1640 Died: 16 april 1689

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  • Each moment of a happy lover's hour is worth an age of dull and common life.
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  • Faith, sir, we are here today, and gone tomorrow.
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  • He that knew all that learning ever writ, Knew only this - that he knew nothing yet.
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  • Love ceases to be a pleasure, when it ceases to be a secret.
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  • Money speaks sense in a language all nations understand.
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  • Nothing is more capable of troubling our reason, and consuming our health, than secret notions of jealousy in solitude.
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  • One hour of right-down love is worth an age of dully living on.
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  • That perfect tranquillity of life, which is nowhere to be found but in retreat, a faithful friend and a good library.
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  • There is no sinner like a young saint.
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What are the most famous quotes from Aphra Behn?

The two most famous quotes from Aphra Behn are:

  • "Each moment of a happy lover's hour is worth an age of dull and common life."
  • "Faith, sir, we are here today, and gone tomorrow."

When did Aphra Behn live?

Aphra Behn was born in 1640 and died in the year 1689.