A sensible woman should be guided by her head when taking a husband, and by her heart when taking a lover.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
A lover always thinks of his mistress first and himself second; with a husband it runs the other way.
A woman who gives any advantage to a man may expect a lover but will sooner or later find a tyrant.
It seems to me that a mutually beneficial relationship between a man and woman requires the man to be dominant. A sensible woman will allow the man to think he is the most important partner.
Choose a wife rather by your ear than your eye.
A woman's mind is cleaner than a man's: She changes it more often.
A man must marry only a very pretty woman in case he should ever want some other man to take her off his hands.
It is one thing to own a woman, and it is another to have her within the bonds of an excellent mastery.
If any difference should be made by law between husband and wife, reason, justice and humanity, if their voices were heard, would dictate that it should be in her favor.
A man is given the choice between loving women and understanding them.
A Woman is naturally more helpless than the other Sex; and a Man of Honour and Sense should have this in his View in all Manner of Commerce with her.