A favor is half granted, when graciously refused.

The translators of the Bible were masters of an English style much fitter for that work than any we see in our present writings; the which is owing to the simplicity that runs through the whole.

Falsehood flies, and truth comes limping after it, so that when men come to be undeceived, it is too late; the jest is over, and the tale hath had its effect.

Punning is a talent which no man affects to despise but he that is without it.

Once kick the world, and the world and you will live together at a reasonably good understanding.

No man will take counsel, but every man will take money. Therefore, money is better than counsel.

Bachelor's fare: bread and cheese, and kisses.