Wit and wisdom are born with a man.

Old friends are best. King James used to call for his old shoes; they were the easiest for his feet.

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

A gallant man is above ill words.

They that are against Superstition oftentimes run into it of the wrong side. If I will wear all colours but black, then am I superstitious in not wearing black.

Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us.

If the prisoner should ask the judge whether he would be content to be hanged, were he in his case, he would answer no. Then, says the prisoner, do as you would be done to.