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.

'T is woman that seduces all mankind; By her we first were taught the wheedling arts.

Fair words cost nothing.

I never, with important air, In conversation overbear. . . . . My tongue within my lips I rein; For who talks much must talk in vain.

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

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.

But his kiss was so sweet, and so closely he pressed, that I languished and pined till I granted the rest.