Here lies a Proof that Wit can never be Defence enough against Mortality

Come away; poverty's catching.

That perfect tranquillity of life, which is nowhere to be found but in retreat, a faithful friend and a good library.

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

No friend to Love like a long voyage at sea.

... he that will live in this World, must be endu'd with the three rare Qualities of Dissimulation, Equivocation, and mental Reservation.

A brave world, sir, full of religion, knavery, and change: we shall shortly see better days.