At twenty years of age the will reigns; at thirty, the wit; and at forty, the judgment.

E'er you remark another's sin, bid your own conscience look within.

The height of foolishness is to discard an opportunity without full investigation

If it were not for the Belly, the Back might wear Gold.

It is better to take many injuries than to give one.

The King's cheese is half wasted in parings: But no matter, 'tis made of the people's milk.

It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.