Writing real poetry isn't easy, as you fellows would have discovered for yourselves if you'd ever tried it." "To pass over the arrogant assumption of the gentleman who has just spoken, with the silence due to a proper expression of our contempt therefor," said Dryden, slowly, "I think in case we do have a ladies' day here we should exercise a most careful supervision over the invitation list.

For instance, wouldn't it be awkward for our good friend Henry the Eighth to encounter the various Mrs.Henrys here?
Would it not likewise be awkward for them to meet each other ?" "Your point is well taken," said Doctor Johnson.

"I don't know whether the King's matrimonial ventures are on speaking terms with each other or not, but under any circumstances it would hardly be a pleasing spectacle for Katharine of Arragon to see Henry running his legs off getting cream and cakes for Anne Boleyn; nor would Anne like it much if, on the other hand, Henry chose to behave like a gentleman and a husband to Jane Seymour or Katharine Parr.

I think, if the members themselves are to send out the invitations, they should each be limited to two cards, with the express understanding that no member shall be permitted to invite more than one wife." "That's going to be awkward," said Raleigh, scratching his head thoughtfully.

"Henry is such a hot-headed fellow that he might resent the stipulation." "I think he would," said Confucius.