When Christ came into the world, peace was sung; and when He went out of the world, peace was bequeathed.

I usually accept bribes from both sides so that tainted money can never influence my decision.

Of all things known to mortals, wine is the most powerful and effectual for exciting and inflaming the passions of mankind, being common fuel to them all.

Friendship maketh daylight in the understanding, out of darkness and confusion of thoughts.

The desire of excessive power caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge caused men to fall.

For fountains, they are a Great Beauty and Refreshment, but Pools mar all, and make the Garden unwholesome, and full of Flies and Frogs.

To suffering there is a limit; to fearing, none.