First, they were bred when I was not capable to observe or before I was born; likewise the breeding of men is of a different manner from that of women.

For I had rather die in the adventure ot noble achievements, then live in obscure and sluggish security.

I think a bad husband is far worse than no husband.

Pain and Oblivion make mankind afraid to die; but all creatures are afraid of the one, none but mankind afraid of the other.

who can Perswade more Powerfully than Poets?

My mother was a good mistress to her servants, taking care of them in their sicknesses, not sparing any cost she was able to bestow for their recovery.

For Pleasure, Delight, Peace and Felicity live in method and temperance.