Though her mien carries much more invitation than command, to behold her is an immediate check to loose behaviour; to love her is a liberal education.

Zeal for the public good is the characteristic of a man of honor and a gentleman, and must take the place of pleasures, profits and all other private gratification.

Will Honeycomb calls these over-offended ladies the outrageously virtuous.

The marriage state, with and without the affection suitable to it, is the completest image of Heaven and Hell we are capable of receiving in this life.

To give pain is the tyranny; to make happy, the true empire of beauty.