If any sensual weakness arise, we are to yield all our sound forces to the overthrowing of so unnatural a rebellion; wherein how can we want courage, since we are to deal against so feeble an adversary, that in itself is nothing but weakness? Nay, we are to resolve that if reason direct it, we must do it, and if we must do it, we will do it; for to say "I cannot" is childish, and "I will not" is womanish.

Every base occupation makes one sharp in its practice, and dull in every other.

When it shall please God to bring thee to man's estate, use great providence and circumspection in choosing thy wife. For from thence will spring all thy future good or evil; and it is an action of life, like unto a stratagem of war; wherein a man can err but once!

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

A just cause and a zealous defender make an imperious resolution cut off the tediousness of cautious discussions.

Who doth desire that chaste his wife should be, first be he true, for truth doth truth deserve.

There needs not strength to be added to inviolate chastity; the excellency of the mind makes the body impregnable.