I saw the Cloud, though I did not foresee the Storm.

It is better to have a lion at the head of an army of sheep, than a sheep at the head of an army of lions.

Tis very strange men should be so fond of being wickeder than they are.

I saw the Cloud, though I did not foresee the Storm.

All evils are to be considered with the good that is in them, and with what worse attends them.

Alas the Church of England! What with Popery on one hand, and schismatics on the other, how has she been crucified between two thieves!

Though I don't like the crew, I won't sink the ship. In fact, in time of storm I'll do my best to save it. You see, we are all in this craft and must sink or swim together.