Necessity, mother of invention.

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

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.

Wit has as few true judges as painting.

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

Come, for my part I will have only those glorious, manly pleasures of being very drunk, and very slovenly.

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