I think a Play the best divertisement that wise men have: but I do also think them nothing so who do discourse so formallie about the rules of it, as if 'twere the grand affair of humane life.

Nothing is more capable of troubling our reason, and consuming our health, than secret notions of jealousy in solitude.

Of all that writ, he was the wisest bard, who spoke this mighty truth- He that knew all that ever learning writ, Knew only this-that he knew nothing yet.

There is no sinner like a young saint.

Affectation hath always had a greater share both in the action and discourse of men than truth and judgment have.

No friend to Love like a long voyage at sea.

Each moment of a happy lover's hour is worth an age of dull and common life.