I sentence you to be yourself for the rest of your life

John Wilmert (1647-1680) was a legendary figure during the British Restoration Dynasty in the 17th century. Not only was he a talented poet, he was also the second Earl of Rochester and a favorite of Charles II. Eventually, he died of syphilis at the age of 33.
Rochester: Mrs. Barry, you have to learn the trick of ignoring people who don't like you, in my experience there are two kinds of people who don't like you: one out of stupidity and one out of jealousy, the former will like you in 5 years on you, and the latter never will.
King Charles II: I wanted to put you in a tower and even decapitate you, but I made a worse decision. I will ignore your existence and have no hope for you again. I sentence you to be yourself for the rest of your life

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