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.

When the character's right, looks are a greater delight.

Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.

Some people think that because they do the opposite of what they are asked to do, they have initiative

Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better able to bear your own.

The laws allow arms to be taken against an armed foe.

In an easy cause any man may be eloquent.