Richard Lovelace

Richard Lovelace (1618 - 1658) was an English cavalier and poet, born at Woolwich, heir of great wealth, but lost his all in supporting the royal cause, and died a ruined man. He was the handsomest man of his time, and the author of a collection of poems entitled "Lucasta".

Wisdom & Quotes

• I could not love thee, dear, so much,

Loved I not honour more.
- To Lucasta, Going to the Wars

• Stone walls do not a prison make

Nor iron bars a cage.
- To Althea, From Prison

Roger Bussy Rabutin