But the eyes of other people are the eyes that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither fine clothes, fine houses nor fine furniture.

Pay what you owe and you'll know what's your own.

Much Virtue in Herbs, little in Men.

Eyes and Priests Bear no Jests.

I was put to the grammar-school at eight years of age, my father intending to devote me, as the tithe of his sons, to the service of the Church.

It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.

You have on hand those things that you need if you have but the wit and wisdom to use them.