One seeks to make the loved one entirely happy, or, if that cannot be, entirely wretched.

One seeks to make the loved one entirely happy, or, if that cannot be, entirely wretched.

We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love.

We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love.

You are my lover and I am your mistress and kingdoms and empires and governments have tottered and succumbed before read more

You are my lover and I am your mistress and kingdoms and empires and governments have tottered and succumbed before now to that mighty combination.

Love ceases to be a pleasure, when it ceases to be a secret.

Love ceases to be a pleasure, when it ceases to be a secret.

Only enemies speak the truth; friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty.

Only enemies speak the truth; friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty.

I had a lovers quarrel with the world.

I had a lovers quarrel with the world.

Scratch a lover, and find a foe.

Scratch a lover, and find a foe.

If it's true that men are such beasts, this must account for the fact that most women are animal lovers.

If it's true that men are such beasts, this must account for the fact that most women are animal lovers.

From the dark end of the street -- To the bright side of the road -- We'll be lovers once read more

From the dark end of the street -- To the bright side of the road -- We'll be lovers once again on the -- Bright side of the road