It's a kindness that the mind can go where it wishes.
Let me tell you I am better acquainted with you for a long absence, as men are with themselves for a long affliction: absence does but hold off a friend, to make one see him the truer.
Neglect of appearance becomes men.
That you may please others you must be forgetful of yourself.
I see and approve better things, but follow worse.
Although the power is lacking, the will is commendable.