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

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

Necessity, mother of invention.

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

Poets, like friends to whom you are in debt, you hate.

Women of quality are so civil, you can hardly distinguish love from good breeding.

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