We ought to love our Maker for His own sake, without either hope of good or fear of pain.

And for the citation of so many authors, 'tis the easiest thing in nature. Find out one of these books with an alphabetical index, and without any farther ceremony, remove it verbatim into your own... there are fools enough to be thus drawn into an opinion of the work; at least, such a flourishing train of attendants will give your book a fashionable air, and recommend it for sale.

Those who'll play with cats must expect to be scratched.

There are but few proverbial sayings that are not true, for they are all drawn from experience itself, which is the mother of all sciences.

When good luck knocks at the door, let him in and keep him there.

Delay always heeds danger.

Tis the only comfort of the miserable to have partners in their woes.