They are at the end of the gallery; retired to their tea and scandal, according to their ancient custom.

I confess freely to you, I could never look long upon a monkey, without very mortifying reflections.

There is nothing more unbecoming a man of quality than to laugh ... 'tis such a vulgar expression of the passion!

Whoever is king, is also the father of his country.

Every man plays the fool once in his live, but to marry is playing the fool all one's life long.

I hope you do not think me prone to any iteration of nuptials.

Blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, and though a late, a sure reward succeeds.