A willing mind makes a hard journey easy.

Revenge, that thirsty dropsy of our souls, makes us covet that which hurts us most.

The over curious are not over wise.

Virtue, thou in rags, may challenge more than vice set off with all the trim of greatness.

The soul is strong that trusts in goodness.

But married once, a man is stak'd or pown'd, and cannot graze beyond his own hedge.

True dignity is never gained by place, and never lost when honors are withdrawn.