Griefs assured are felt before they come.

There is a proud modesty in merit.

Bold knaves thrive without one grain of sense, But good men starve for want of impudence.

If one must be rejected, one succeed, make him my lord within whose faithful breast is fixed my image, and who loves me best.

All empire is no more than power in trust.

Discover the opinion of your enemies, which is commonly the truest; for they will give you no quarter, and allow nothing to complaisance.

All things are subject to decay and when fate summons, monarchs must obey.