Kings and their subjects, masters and slaves, find a common level in two places - at the foot of the cross, and in the grave.

A house may draw visitors, but it is the possessor alone that can detain them.

Gaming is the child of avarice, but the parent of prodigality.

Doubt is the vestibule of faith.

That profound firmness which enabler a man to regard difficulties but as evils to be surmounted, no matter what shape they may assume.

Friendship often ends in love, but love in friendship - never.

Folly disgusts us less by her ignorance than pedantry by her learning.