Shallow brooks murmur most, deep and silent slide away.

It is not good to wake a sleeping lion.

The general goodness, which is nourished in noble hearts makes every one think that strength of virtue to be in another whereof they find assured foundation in themselves.

The observances of the church concerning feasts and fasts are tolerably well kept, since the rich keep the feasts and the poor the fasts.

Every present occasion will catch the senses of the vain man; and with that bridle and saddle you may ride him.

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.

Since bodily strength is but a servant to the mind, it were very barbarous and preposterous that force should be made judge over reason.