A man who contemplates revenge keeps his wounds green.

The desire of power in excess caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge in excess caused man to fall: but in charity there is no excess; neither can angel nor man come in danger by it.

We rise to great heights by a winding staircase of small steps.

Journeys at youth are part of the education; but at maturity, are part of the experience.

Men leave their riches either to their kindred or their friends, and moderate portions prosper best in both.

In things that are tender and unpleasing, it is good to break the ice by some one whose words are of less weight, and to reserve the more weighty voice to come in as by chance.

A sudden bold and unexpected question doth many times surprise a man and lay him open.