Whom hatred frights, let him not dream of sovereignty.

Nor use too swelling, or ill-sounded words . . . .

Greatness of name, in the father, ofttimes helps not forth, but overwhelms the son: They stand too near one another. The shadow kills the growth.

Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.

Drink today, and drown all sorrow; You shall perhaps not do it tomorrow; Best, while you have it, use your breath; There is no drinking after death.

It is less dishonor to hear imperfectly than to speak imperfectly. The ears are excused; the understanding is not.

How near to good is what is fair!