"There are three things that are not to be credited: a woman when she weeps, a merchant when he swears, nor a drunkard when he prays."

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Here 's to the maiden of bashful fifteen; Here 's to the widow of fifty; Here 's to the flaunting, extravagant queen, And here 's to the housewife that 's thrifty! Let the toast pass; Drink to the lass; I 'll warrant she 'll prove an excuse for the glass.

— Richard Brinsley Sheridan