The Parish makes the constable, and when the constable is made, he governs the Parish.
Never tell your resolution beforehand, or it's twice as onerous a duty.
Old friends are best. King James used to call for his old shoes; they were the easiest for his feet.
Pride may be allowed to this or that degree, else a man cannot keep up his dignity.
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.
There was never a merry world since the fairies left off dancing.