I was not born for courts and great affairs, but I pay my debts, believe and say my prayers.

Rogues in rags are kept in countenance by rogues in ruffles.

Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance.

There never was any party, faction, sect, or cabal whatsoever, in which the most ignorant were not the most violent; for a bee is not a busier animal than a blockhead.

Wit and judgment often are at strife.

The dances ended, all the fairy train For pinks and daisies search'd the flow'ry plain.

Those move easiest who have learn'd to dance.