It's an odd job, making decent people laugh.
As the purpose of comedy is to correct the vices of men, I see no reason why anyone should be exempt.
No one is safe from slander. The best way is to pay no attention to it, but live in innocence and let the world talk.
I have the fault of being a little more sincere than is proper.
A woman always has her revenge ready.
The most effective way of attacking vice is to expose it to public ridicule. People can put up with rebukes but they cannot bear being laughed at: they are prepared to be wicked but they dislike appearing ridiculous.