Trust reposed in noble natures obliges them the more.
We must beat the iron while it is hot, but we may polish it at leisure.
God never made his work for man to mend.
Even kings but play; and when their part is done, some other, worse or better, mounts the throne.
Desire of greatness is a godlike sin.
The love of liberty with life is given, And life itself the inferior gift of Heaven.