Ignorance is the softest pillow on which a man can rest his head.

I had rather fashion my mind than furnish it.

The worst of my actions or conditions seem not so ugly unto me as I find it both ugly and base not to dare to avouch for them.

There is no more expensive thing than a free gift.

The vulgar and common esteem is seldom happy in hitting right; and I am much mistaken if, amongst the writings of my time, the worst are not those which have most gained the popular applause.

He who fears he will suffer, already suffers from his fear.

A lady could not boast of her chastity who was never tempted.