Hunger, revenge, to sleep are petty foes, But only death the jealous eyes can close. – William Wycherley
A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away. – William Wycherley
Wit is more necessary than beauty and I think no young woman ugly that has it, and no handsome woman agreeable without it. – William Wycherley
For your own sake you should give her a new gown; for variety of dresses rouses desire, and makes an old mistress seem every day a new one. – William Wycherley