The pleasure is momentary, the position ridiculous, and the expense damnable.

Lord Chesterfield

On sex.

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Topic

Sex

Speaker

Lord Chesterfield

Language

English

Time

1773 1770s 18th century

Occupation

Politician Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Stanhope, Philip Dormer. Stated to his son, Philip Stanhope. c. 1773.

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Rebellion to Tyrants is obedience to God.

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Topic
Rebellion Tyrants

Author

Benjamin Franklin
Source
Bradshaw's Epitaph
Medium
Epitaph
Language
English
Time
1775 1770s 18th century
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Franklin, Benjamin, [published anonymously]. "Bradshaw's Epitaph." Pennsylvania Evening Post. Philadelphia, 14 Dec. 1775.

Current Citation

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Birds do it, bees do it,
Even educated fleas do it.
Let's do it, let's fall in love.

Cole Porter

Let's Do It

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Topic
Falling in love Sex

Author

Cole Porter
Source
Let's Do It
Medium
Song
Genre
Great American songbook
Language
English
Time
1928 1920s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Porter, Cole. "Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love." Paris. Performed by Irene Bordoni. 1928, Music Box Theatre, New York City, NY, USA.