For thee I dim these eye and stuff this head With all such reading as was never read.

As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.

Get place and wealth, if possible with grace; if not, by any means get wealth and place.

Who shall decide when doctors disagree, And soundest casuists doubt, like you and me?

Be thou the first true merit to befriend, his praise is lost who stays till all commend.

Wit in conversation is only a readiness of thought and a facility of expression, or a quick conception and an easy delivery.

There is a majesty in simplicity.