Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but because 'tis an excuse every man will plead, and no man can tell how to refute him.

Pride may be allowed to this or that degree, else a man cannot keep up his dignity.

In a troubled state we must do as in foul weather upon a river, not think to cut directly through, for the boat may be filled with water; but rise and fall as the waves do, and give way as much as we conveniently can.

A king is a thing men have made for their own sakes, for quietness sake. Just as in a family one man is appointed to buy the meat.

There was never a merry world since the fairies left off dancing.

Humility is a virtue all preach, none practice; and yet everybody is content to hear.

'Tis not the eating, nor 'tis not the drinking that is to be blamed, but the excess.