The end crowneth the work.

My mortal foe can no ways wish me a greater harm than England's hate; neither should death be less welcome unto me than such a mishap betide me.

There is nothing about which I am more anxious than my country, and for its sake I am willing to die ten deaths, if that be possible.

Ye may have a greater prince, but ye shall never have a more loving prince.

Kings were wont to honour philosophers, but if I had such I would honour them as angels that should have such piety in them that they would not seek where they are the second to be the first, and where the third to be the second and so forth.

Hang Irish harpers wherever found.

A meal of bread, cheese and beer constitutes the perfect food.