He that, when he should not, spends too much, shall, when he would not, have too little to spend.

For converse among men, beautiful persons have less need of the mind's commending qualities. Beauty in itself is such a silent orator, that it is ever pleading for respect and liking, and by the eyes of others is ever sending, to their hearts for love.

Promises may get friends, but it is performance that must nurse and keep them.

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.

Virtue is the truest liberty.

Perfection is immutable. But for things imperfect, change is the way to perfect them.

Every man should study conciseness in speaking; it is a sign of ignorance not to know that long speeches, though they may please the speaker, are the torture of the hearer.