And where is the Prince who can afford to so cover his country with troops for its defense, as that ten thousand men descending from the clouds, might not in many places do an infinite deal of mischief, before a force could be brought together to repel them?

Enjoy the present hour, be mindful of the past; And neither fear nor wish the Approaches of the last. Learn of the skillful: He that teaches himself, hath a fool for his master.

Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.

He that hath a Trade, hath an Estate.

Creditors have better memories than debtors.

Constant complaint is the poorest sort of pay for all the comforts we enjoy.

The key that unlocks a door is a key to keep if you want to go through that door again.