The voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime had stroked the air; And though the sound had parted thence, Still left an echo in the sense.

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

A good life is a main argument.

He that would have his virtue published, is not the servant of virtue, but glory.

Opinion is a light, vain, crude, and imperfect thing.

When a virtuous man is raised, it brings gladness to his friends, grief to his enemies, and glory to his posterity.

Many punishments sometimes, and in some cases, as much discredit a prince as many funerals a physician.