Ambition, in a private man is a vice, is in a prince the virtue.
The over curious are not over wise.
He that doth public good for multitudes, finds few are truly grateful
Revenge, that thirsty dropsy of our souls, makes us covet that which hurts us most.
I had not to this time subsisted, but that I was supported by your frequent courtesies and favours.
How sweetly sounds the voice of a good woman! It is so seldom heard that, when it speaks,it ravishes all senses.