Indeed I had not much wit, yet I was not an idiot - my wit was according to my years.

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

Prosperity is like perfume, it often makes the head ache.

who can Perswade more Powerfully than Poets?

My other brother, the Lord Lucas, who was Heir to my Fathers Estate, and as it were the Father to take care of us all, is not less Valiant than they were, although his skill in the Discipline of War was not so much, being not bred therein.

Nature, being a wise and provident lady, governs her parts very wisely, methodically, and orderly: Also, she is very industrious and hates to be idle, which makes her employ her time as a good housewife doth.

Not because they were servants were we so reserved, for many noble persons are forced to serve through necessity, but by reason the vulgar sort of servants are as ill bred as meanly born, giving children ill examples and worse counsel.