Mistresses are like books; if you pore upon them too much, they doze you and make you unfit for company; but if used discreetly, you are the fitter for conversation by em.

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

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

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

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.

Have as much good nature as good sense since they generally are companions.