Where might is mixed with wit, there is too good an accord in a government.
Though the sex to which I belong is considered weak you will nevertheless find me a rock that bends to no wind.
Do not tell secrets to those whose faith and silence you have not already tested.
I will have here but one mistress and no master.
To be a king and wear a crown is a thing more glorious to them that see it than it is pleasant to them that bear it.
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.