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.

Many might go to heaven with half the labour they go to hell, if they would venture their industry the right way.

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

Popular men, They must create strange monsters, and then quell them, To make their arts seem something.

Who falls for love of God, shall rise a star.

Good men are the stars, the planets of the ages wherein they live, and illustrate the times.

I would rather have a plain down-right wisdom than a foolish and affected eloquence.