Before thou reprehend another, take heed thou art not culpable in what thou goest about to reprehend. He that cleanses a blot with blotted fingers makes a greater blur.

If thy daughter marry well, thou hast found a son; if not, thou hast lost a daughter.

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

If thou neglectest thy love to thy neighbor, in vain thou professest thy love to God; for by thy love to God, the love to thy neighbor is begotten, and by the love to thy neighbor thy love to God is nourished.

If thou desire to purchase honor with thy wealth, consider first how that wealth became thine; if thy labor got it, let thy wisdom keep it; if oppression found it, let repentance restore it; if thy parent left it, let thy virtues deserve it; so shall thy honor be safer, better and cheaper.

Wickedness is its own punishment.

Hath any wounded thee with injuries? Meet them with patience. Hasty words rankle the wound; soft language dresses it.