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.

As with narrow-necked bottles; the less they have in them, the more noise they make in pouring out.

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.

Dear, damned, distracting town, farewell! Thy fools no more I'll tease: This year in peace, ye critics, dwell, Ye harlots, sleep at ease!

An honest man's the noblest work of God.

Of Manners gentle, of Affections mild; In Wit a man; Simplicity, a child.

Fondly we think we honor merit then, when we but praise ourselves in other men.