Patience and perseverance at lengthAccomplish more than anger or brute strength.

O love, when thou gettest dominion over us, we may bid good-by to prudence.

Men of all ages have the same inclinations, over which reason exercises no control. Thus, wherever men are found, there are follies, ay, and the same follies.

There's nothing sweeter than a real friend: Not only is he prompt to lend— An angler delicate, he fishes The very deepest of your wishes, And spares your modesty the task His friendly aid to ask. A dream, a shadow, wakes his fear, When pointing at the object dear.

By the work one knows the workman.

Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses, it would still be just to deem it good for something.

The strongest passion is fear.