Covetousness is both the beginning and the end of the devil's alphabet - the first vice in corrupt nature that moves, and the last which dies.

Amongst all other vices there is none I hate more than cruelty, both by nature and judgment, as the extremest of all vices.

The knowledge of courtesy and good manners is a very necessary study. It is like grace and beauty, that which begets liking and an inclination to love one another at the first sight.

When a Roman was returning from a trip, he used to send someone ahead to let his wife know, so as not to surprise her in the act.

Only the fools are certain and assured.

Only he can judge of matters great and high whose soul is likewise.

The souls of emperors and cobblers are cast in the same mould