Be thou the first true merit to befriend, his praise is lost who stays till all commend.
The zeal of fools offends at any time.
Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
I as little fear that God will damn a man that has charity, as I hope that the priests can save one who has not.
Whoe'er he be That tells my faults, I hate him mortally.
Authors, like coins, grow dear as they grow old.