If any knave declares the art of romance dead then I say “Lies! Thou raffish motherfucker!"

 

1813: “In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” – Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’.

 

2010: “I know you don’t care when your titties everywhere, home girl. Take your motherfucking shirt off” – T Payne’s ‘Take Your Shirt Off’.

 

Even my collar holds you in contempt.

 

 

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