For behavior, men learn it, as they take diseases, one of another.

The genius, wit, and the spirit of a nation are discovered by their proverbs.

A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.

This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.

The inclination to goodness is imprinted deeply in the nature of man.

He that will not apply new remedies, must expect new evils: for Time is the greatest innovator: and if Time, of course, alter things to the worse, and wisdom and counsel shall not alter them to the better, what shall be the end?.

The rising unto place is laborious, and by pains men come to greater pains; and it is sometimes base, and by indignities men come to dignities. The standing is slippery, and the regress is either a downfall, or at least an eclipse.