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Poets, like whores, are only hated by each other.
William Wycherley
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William Wycherley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1640
Born: January 1
Died: 1715
Died: December 31
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Money makes up in a measure all other wants in men.
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A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away.
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Next to the pleasure of finding a new mistress is that of being rid of an old one.
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Charity and good-nature give a sanction to the most common actions and pride and ill-nature make our best virtues despicable.
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