If thy daughter marry well, thou hast found a son; if not, thou hast lost a daughter.
Francis QuarlesBefore thy undertaking of any design, weigh the glory of thy action with the danger of the attempt; if the glory outweigh the danger, it is cowardice to neglect it; if the danger exceed the glory, it is rashness to attempt it; if the balances stand poised, let thy own genius cast them.
Francis QuarlesIf thou hast no inferiors, have patience awhile, and thou shalt have no superiors. The grave requires no marshal.
Francis QuarlesWhen ambitious men find an open passage, they are rather busy than dangerous; and if well watched in their proceedings, they will catch them selves in their own snare, and prepare a way for their own destruction.
Francis Quarles