I would advise you to read with a pen in your hand and enter in a little book short hints of what you feel that is common or that may be useful; for this will be the best method of imprinting such portcullis in your memory.

Lost time is never found again.

Keep conscience clear, then never fear.

Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.

Praise to the undeserving is severe satire.

Singularity in the right hath ruined many; happy those who are convinced of the general opinion.

Hope is an essential constituent of human life.