Good fellowship and friendship are lasting, rational and manly pleasures.

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

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

Women serve but to keep a man from better company.

A good name is seldom got by giving it oneself.

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

Drinking with women is as unnatural as scolding with 'em.