Country Quote by William Wycherley
“A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Country Wife, 1675
A lover should be a brief, pleasant escape rather than a constant presence.
In simple terms: Short, sweet, not overbearing.
Key Takeaway
Keep relationships light and occasional.
Themes
relationships
balance
moderation
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
advice
literary
When to use this quote
- short affairs
- breaks from routine
- casual dating
Key Concepts
courtship
temporary intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is occasional intimacy healthier than constant companionship?
- How to balance closeness and freedom?
A Different Perspective
May lack depth or emotional connection.
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![“That country [Carthage] was rapidly sinking into the state of barbarism from whence it had been raised by the Phoenician colonies and Roman laws; and every step of intestine discord was marked by some deplorable victory of savage man over civilized society.” quote by Edward Gibbon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70c/edward-gibbon-710_barbarism_that-country-carthage-was-rapidly-sinkin_393.jpg)
