Laughter almost ever cometh of things most disproportioned to ourselves and nature: delight hath a joy in it either permanent or present; laughter hath only a scornful tickling.

Friendship is made fast by interwoven benefits.

I seek no better warrant than my own, conscience.

It is a great happiness to be praised of them that are most praise-worthy.

A noble cause doth ease much a grievous case.

Anger, the Stoics said, was a short madness.

Inquisitiveness is an uncomely guest.