How we cite our quotes: (Act.Scene.Line)
Quote #4
ÉLIANTE
Love, as a rule, affects men otherwise,
And lovers rarely love to criticize.
They see their lady as a charming blur,
And find all things commendable in her.
If she has any blemish, fault, or shame,
They will redeem it by a pleasing name. (2.5.164)
Translation: men get so moony over their girlfriends that they turn all their faults into positive characteristics. You know, an annoying laugh is "cute"; clumsiness is "endearing." But, you know, we think this is kind of sweet. What does Molière want—everyone to hate each other?
Quote #5
ACASTE
For men like me, however, it makes no sense
To love on trust, and foot the whole expense. (3.1.39)
Translation: Acaste expects to get what he pays for, and if he pays for dinner, he expects something in return. If you know what we mean. Yay, entitled aristocrats!
Quote #6
CLITANDRE
If ever one of us can plainly prove
That Célimène encourages his love,
The other must abandon hope, and yield,
And leave him in possession of the field. (3.1.70)
So, we're ROFLing here, because Clitandre and Acaste actually seem to think that they have any say in who Célimène chooses. Like, have these guys actually read the play? The joke here is that, although they're treating her like exchangeable property, Célimène is totally in control of the situation. (Well, until the very end. But that's her own stupid fault.)