He who would pry behind the scenes oft sees a counterfeit.
Thus all below is strength, and all above is grace.
I maintain, against the enemies of the stage, that patterns of piety, decently represented, may second the precepts.
All empire is no more than power in trust.
Truth is never to be expected from authors whose understanding is warped with enthusiasm.
Discover the opinion of your enemies, which is commonly the truest; for they will give you no quarter, and allow nothing to complaisance.