Who said “A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in…”?

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William Wycherley. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Country Wife (1675), act 1, scene 1 (Dorilant)

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“A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away.”
VerifiedThe Country Wife (1675), act 1, scene 1 (Dorilant) · evidenceAdultery

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APA

Wycherley, W. (n.d.). A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3499-a-mistress-should-be-like-a-little-country/

MLA

Wycherley, William. “A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3499-a-mistress-should-be-like-a-little-country/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Wycherley, William. “A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3499-a-mistress-should-be-like-a-little-country/.