It is good discretion not make too much of any man at the first; because one cannot hold out that proportion.
Believe not much them that seem to despise riches, for they despise them that despair of them.
Truth can never be reached by just listening to the voice of an authority.
Virtue is like precious odours,-most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed.
Speech of yourself ought to be seldom and well chosen.
Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.