Great talkers, little doers.
If a man could have half of his wishes, he would double his troubles.
In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.
...till we are uneasy in Rest, we can have no Desire to move, and without Desire of moving there can be no voluntary Motion.
When you speak to a man, look on his eyes; when he speaks to you, look on his mouth.
Wish not so much to live long as to live well.