A good man will avoid the spot of any sin. The very aspersion is grievous, which makes him choose his way in his life, as he would in his journey.
I have been at my book; and am now past the craggy paths of study, and come to the flowery plains of honour and reputation
What excellent fools religion makes of men.
Ambition makes more trusty slaves than need
Hell itself must yield to industry.
Nor use too swelling, or ill-sounded words . . . .