Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.

Books will speak plain when counselors blanch.

There is little friendship in the world, and least of all between equals.

Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; adversity not without many comforts and hopes.

There are many wise men that have secret hearts and transparent countenances.

Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted... but to weigh and consider.

He that cannot possibly mend his own case will do what he can to impair another's.