A man should think less of what he eats and more with whom he eats because no food is so satisfying as good company.

Who does not in some sort live to others, does not live much to himself.

The clatter of arms drowns out the voice of law.

I have gathered a posy of other men’s flowers and only the thread that bonds them is my own.

We can be knowledgeable with other men's knowledge, but we cannot be wise with other men's wisdom.

Wisdom has its excesses, and has no less need of moderation than folly.

Example is a bright looking-glass, universal and for all shapes to look into.