Whoever heard a man of fortune in England talk of the necessaries of life? . . . Whether we can afford it or no, we must have superfluities.

Music might tame and civilize wild beasts, but 'tis evident it never yet could tame and civilize musicians.

Who hath not heard the rich complain Of surfeits, and corporeal pain? He barr'd from every use of wealth, Envies the ploughman's strength and health.

The charge is prepared; the lawyers are met; The judges all ranged (a terrible show!) I go, undismay'd. For death is a debt, A debt on demand. So take what I owe.

Fair is the marigold, for pottage meet.

Can love be controll'd by advice?

In every age and clime we see Two of a trade can never agree.