One cannot but mistrust a prospect of felicity: one must enjoy it before one can believe in it.
It is the public scandal that offends; to sin in secret is no sin at all.
Malicious tongues spread their poison abroad and nothing here below is proof against them.
Love is often the fruit of marriage.
As the purpose of comedy is to correct the vices of men, I see no reason why anyone should be exempt.
Wives rarely fuss about their beauty To guarantee their mate's affection.