William Wycherley Quotes


A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away.


Citations

Wycherley, William. The Country Wife. Thomas Dring, 1675, act 1, sc. 1.

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William Wycherley
William Wycherley
  • Born: April 8, 1641
  • Died: January 1, 1716
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Poet; Playwright

William Wycherley was an English dramatist of the Restoration period, best known for the plays The Country Wife and The Plain Dealer.