Revenge, that thirsty dropsy of our souls, makes us covet that which hurts us most.
Black detraction will find faults where they are not.
What pity 'tis, one that can speak so well, Should in his actions be so ill!
Conscience and wealth are not always neighbors.
Petitions, not sweetened with gold, are but unsavory and oft refused; or, if received, are pocketed, not read.
Ambition, in a private man is a vice, is in a prince the virtue.