Valor is abased by too much loftiness.
Great captains do never use long orations when it comes to the point of execution.
There is nothing so great that I fear to do it for my friend; nothing so small that I will disdain to do it for him.
Some are unwisely liberal, and more delight to give presents than to pay debts.
Provision is the foundation of hospitality, and thrift the fuel of magnificence.
They love indeed who quake to say they love.