“The friendships of the world are oft confederacies in vice, or leagues of pleasures”

“Solitude sharpens awareness of small pleasures otherwise lost.”

“To torture a man you have to know his pleasures.”

“People will ignore their misfortunes and their interests when they are in competition with their pleasures.”

“Pleasure is oft a visitant; but pain / Clings cruelly to us.”

“The secret of life is to appreciate the pleasure of being terribly deceived”

“Revenge is always the weak pleasure of a little and narrow mind”

“Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones.”

“Marriage is the miracle that transforms a kiss from a pleasure into a duty”

“It's not only a pleasure, but an honor for me to be here tonight.”