...the poet, he nothing affirmeth, and therefore never lieth.

The judgment of the world stands upon matter of fortune.

They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts.

With a tale, forsooth, he cometh unto you; with a tale which holdeth children from play, and old men from the chimney corner.

The highest point outward things can bring unto, is the contentment of the mind; with which no estate can be poor, without which all estates will be miserable.

Sin is the mother, and shame the daughter of lewdness.

Some are unwisely liberal, and more delight to give presents than to pay debts.