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Anti-war1 quote
Accurst be he that first invented war. — Christopher Marlowe · 1587Beautiful women1 quote
Was this the face that launched a thousand ships,
And burnt the topless towers of Ilium?
Sweet Helen, make me immortal with a kiss! — Christopher Marlowe · 1593Love1 quote
Who ever loved that loved not at first sight? — Christopher Marlowe · 1593Love at first sight1 quote
Who ever loved that loved not at first sight? — Christopher Marlowe · 1593Religion1 quote
I count religion but a childish toy, and hold there is no sin but ignorance. — Christopher Marlowe · 1593Trojan War1 quote
Was this the face that launched a thousand ships,
And burnt the topless towers of Ilium?
Sweet Helen, make me immortal with a kiss! — Christopher Marlowe · 1593