Thy books should, like thy friends, not many be,
Yet such wherein men may thy judgment see.

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.

Go to your business, I say, pleasure, whilst I go to my pleasure, business.

I have been toiling and moiling for the prettiest piece of china, my dear.

I weigh the man, not his title; 'tis not the king's stamp can make the metal better.