Poets, like whores, are only hated by each other.

I have heard people eat most heartily of another man's meat, that is, what they do not pay for.

Wit has as few true judges as painting.

I weigh the man, not his title; 'tis not the king's stamp can make the metal better.

Marrying to increase love is like gaming to become rich; alas, you only lose what little stock you had before.

A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away.

He's a fool that marries; but he's a greater fool that does not marry a fool.