Let the words of a virgin, though in a good cause, and to as good purpose, be neither violent, many, nor first, nor last; it is less shame for a virgin to be lost in a blushing silence than to be found in a bold eloquence.

It is the lot of man but once to die.

Though virtue give a ragged livery, she gives a golden cognizance; if her service make thee poor, blush not. Thy poverty may disadvantage thee, but not dishonor thee.

If thou hast no inferiors, have patience awhile, and thou shalt have no superiors. The grave requires no marshal.

The light of the understanding, humility kindleth and pride covereth.

Charity feeds the poor, so does pride; charity builds an hospital, so does pride. In this they differ: charity gives her glory to God; pride takes her glory from man.

Wisdom not only gets, but once got, retains.