Acquaintance I would have, but when it depends; not on number, but the choice of friends.

His time's forever, everywhere his place.

The world's a scene of changes.

The present is all the ready money Fate can give.

As for being much known by sight, and pointed out, I cannot comprehend the honor that lies withal; whatsoever it be, every mountebank has it more than the best doctor.

Man is too near all kinds of beasts,--a fawning dog, a roaring lion, a thieving fox, a robbing wolf, a dissembling crocodile, a treacherous decoy, and a rapacious vulture.

I confess I love littleness almost in all things. A little convenient estate, a little cheerful house, a little company, and a little feast.