The two chief things that give a man reputation in counsel, are the opinion of his honesty, and the opinion of his wisdom; the authority of those two will persuade.
O! How vain and vile a passion is this fear! What base uncomely things it makes men do.
Ambition, like a torrent, never looks back.
The poet is the nearest borderer upon the orator.
A thankful man owes a courtesy ever; the unthankful but when he needs it.
Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.