We pick our own sorrows out of the joys of other men, and from their sorrows likewise we derive our joys.

The irresolute man flecks from one egg to another, so hatches nothing.

Knowledge is the treasure of the mind, but discretion is the key to it, without which it is useless. The practical part of wisdom is the best.

I love the man that is modestly valiant; that stirs not till he most needs, and then to purpose. A continued patience I commend not.

To be gentle is the test of a lady.

It is much safer to reconcile an enemy than to conquer him; victory may deprive him of his poison, but reconciliation of his will.

He who would be singular in his apparel had need have something superlative to balance that affectation.