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
Hunger, revenge, to sleep are petty foes, But only death the jealous eyes can close. – 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
Good fellowship and friendship are lasting, rational and manly pleasures. – William Wycherley
The hood-winked husband shows his anger, and the word jealous is flung in his face. Jealous husband equals betrayed husband. And there are women who look upon jealousy as synonymous with impotence, so that the betrayed husband can only shut his eyes, powerless in the face of such accusations. – J. August Strindberg