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
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
Our situation today shows that beauty demands for itself at least as much courage and decision as do truth and goodness, and she will not allow herself to be separated and banned from her two sisters without taking them along with herself in an act of mysterious vengeance. – Hans Urs von Balthasar