Whom hatred frights, let him not dream of sovereignty.

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

And where she went, the flowers took thickest root, As she had sow'd them with her odorous foot.

I glory, more in the cunning purchase of my wealth than in the glad possession.

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.

Soul of the age! The applause! delight! The wonder of our stage!

How ready is heaven to those that pray!