'Tis not the eating, nor 'tis not the drinking that is to be blamed, but the excess.
Women ought not to know their own wit, because they will still be showing it, and so spoil it.
The Parish makes the constable, and when the constable is made, he governs the Parish.
There was never a merry world since the fairies left off dancing.
Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us.
A wise man should never resolve upon anything, at least, never let the world know his resolution, for if he cannot reach that he is ashamed.