A Wit Should No More

I Find We Are Growing Serious, And Then We Are In Great Danger Of Being Dull.

Courtship Is To Marriage, As A Very Witty Prologue To A Very Dull Play.

There Are Come Critics So With Spleen Diseased, They Scarcely Come Inclining To Be Pleased: And Sure He Must Have More Than Mortal Skill, Who Please One Against His Will.

They Are At The End Of The Gallery; Retired To Their Tea And Scandal, According To Their Ancient Custom.

Delay Not Till Tomorrow To Be Wise; Tomorrow's Sun To Thee May Neve Rise.