There never was a good war, or a bad peace.
Two passions have powerful influence on the affairs of men: the love of power and the love of money.
The eye of the master will do more work than both his hands.
Epitaph on a scolding wife by her husband: Here my poor Bridget's corpse doth lie, she is at rest - and so am I!
Hast thou virtue? acquire also the graces and beauties of virtue.
Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried with fewer tensions and more tolerance.