Many men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing.
No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday.
The learned is happy, nature to explore; The fool is happy, that he knows no more.
True disputants are like true sportsmen: their whole delight is in the pursuit.
He who serves his brother best gets nearer God than all the rest.
Get place and wealth, if possible with grace; if not, by any means get wealth and place.