George Etherege Quote

Writing, madam, is a mechanic part of wit. A gentleman should never go beyond a song or a billet.


Act IV, sc. i - The Man of Mode (1676)


Writing, madam, is a mechanic part of wit. A gentleman should never go beyond a song or a billet.

Writing, madam, is a mechanic part of wit. A gentleman should never go beyond a song or a billet.

Writing, madam, is a mechanic part of wit. A gentleman should never go beyond a song or a billet.

Writing, madam, is a mechanic part of wit. A gentleman should never go beyond a song or a billet.