As wit is too hard for power in council, so power is too hard for wit in action.
Poets, like friends to whom you are in debt, you hate.
Your women of honor, as you call 'em , are only chary of their reputations, not their persons, and 'tis scandal they would avoid, not men.
A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away.
Good fellowship and friendship are lasting, rational and manly pleasures.
Go to your business, pleasure, whilst I go to my pleasure, business.