I know not, sir, whether Bacon wrote the works of Shakespeare, but if he did not, it seems to me that he missed the opportunity of his life.

Growing up is such a barbarous business, full of inconvenience... and pimples.

I bowl so slowly that if I don't like a ball I can run after it and bring it back

Take care, lest an adventure is now offered you, which, if accepted, will plunge you in deepest woe.

I am aware that those hateful persons called Original Researchers now maintain that Raleigh was not the man; but to them I turn a deaf ear.

They were going round and round the island, but they did not meet because all were going at the same rate.

Always try to be a litle kinder than necessary.