Wycherley, William quotes
1640-1716 British DramatistThy books should, like thy friends, not many be, yet such wherein men may thy judgment see.
Wycherley, William
Books - Reading
Good fellowship and friendship are lasting, rational and manly pleasures.
Wycherley, William
Friends and Friendship
I have heard people eat most heartily of another man s meat, that is, what they do not pay for.
Wycherley, William
Hospitality
Marrying to increase love is like gaming to become rich; alas, you only lose what little stock you had before.
Wycherley, William
Marriage
Mistresses are like books; if you pore upon them too much, they doze you and make you unfit for company; but if used discreetly, you are the fitter for conversation by em.
Wycherley, William
Lovers
Women serve but to keep a man from better company.
Wycherley, William
Men and Women
Your women of honor, as you call em, are only chary of their reputations, not their persons; and Tis scandal that they would avoid, not men.
Wycherley, William
Reputation
I weigh the man, not his title; tis not the king s stamp can make the metal better.
Wycherley, William
Rank
A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away.
Wycherley, William
Adultery
He s a fool that marries, but he s a greater that does not marry a fool; what is wit in a wife good for, but to make a man a cuckold?
Wycherley, William
Wives
Women of quality are so civil, you can hardly distinguish love from good breeding.
Wycherley, William
Women