John Lyly Quotes

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John Lyly, born in 1553, was an influential English writer of the Renaissance period. Known for his plays and prose, he is considered one of the pioneers of English drama.

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Famous John Lyly Quotes

“I am of this mind, that might and malice, deceit and treachery perjury and impiety may lawfully be committed in love; which is lawless.”

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Author:John Lyly

“Love knoweth no laws.”

Love Law

Book:John Lyly 'Euphues: the Anatomy of Wit' and 'Euphues and His England': An Annotated, Modern-Spelling Edition

Source: John Lyly 'Euphues: the Anatomy of Wit' and 'Euphues and His England': An Annotated, Modern-Spelling Edition

“As love knoweth no lawes, so it regardeth no conditions”

Law Conditions

Book:John Lyly 'Euphues: the Anatomy of Wit' and 'Euphues and His England': An Annotated, Modern-Spelling Edition

Source: John Lyly 'Euphues: the Anatomy of Wit' and 'Euphues and His England': An Annotated, Modern-Spelling Edition