The first lessons with which we should irrigate his mind should be those which teach him to know himself, and to know how to die ... and to live.

I have seen people rude by being over-polite.

No wonder, said an Ancient, that chance has so much power over us, since it is by chance that we live.

Vexations may be petty, but they are vexations still.

There never were, in the world, two opinions alike, no more than two hairs, or two grains; the most universal quality is diversity.

The first distinction among men, and the first consideration that gave one precedence over another, was doubtless the advantage of beauty.

After mature deliberation of counsel, the good Queen to establish a rule and immutable example unto all posterity, for the moderation and required modesty in a lawful marriage, ordained the number of six times a day as a lawful, necessary and competent limit.