Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels.

Men say they are of the same religion, for quietness' sake; but if the matter were well examined, you would scarce find three anywhere of the same religion on all points.

In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read for your own satisfaction, but not name them.

While you are upon earth, enjoy the good things that are here (to that end were they given), and be not melancholy, and wish yourself in heaven.

Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.

Pleasures are all alike simply considered in themselves: he that hunts, or he that governs the commonwealth, they both please themselves alike, only we commend that, whereby we ourselves receive some benefit.

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