Be very vigilant over thy child in the April of his understanding, lest the frost of May nip his blossoms. While he is a tender twig, straighten him; whilst he is a new vessel, season him; such as thou makest him, such commonly shall thou find him. Let his first lesson be obedience and his second shall be what thou wilt.

If thou wouldst be justified, acknowledge thine injustice. He that confesses his sin, begins his journey toward salvation. He that is sorry for it, mends his pace. He that forsakes it, is at his journey's end.

To bear adversity with an equal mind is both the sign and glory of a brave spirit.

Wickedness is its own punishment.

Diogenes found more rest in his tub than Alexander on his throne.

Gold is Caesar's treasure, man is God's; thy gold hath Caesar's image, and thou hast God's.

With a bloody flux of oaths vows deep revenge.