I quote others only in order the better to express myself.

If virtue cannot shine bright, but by the conflict of contrary appetites, shall we then say that she cannot subsist without the assistance of vice, and that it is from her that she derives her reputation and honor?

Princes give mee sufficiently, if they take nothing from me, and doe me much good, if they doe me no hurt: it is all I require of them.

Few men have been admired of their familiars.

The utility of living consists not in the length of days, but in the use of time; a man may have lived long, and yet lived but a little.

Time steals away without any inconvenience.

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