Whatever comes out of despair cannot bear the title of valor, which should be lifted up to such a height that holding all things under itself, it should be able to maintain its greatness, even in the midst of miseries.

Give tribute, but not oblation, to human wisdom.

It is no less vain to wish death than it is cowardly to fear it.

A churlish courtesy rarely comes but either for gain or falsehood.

I seek no better warrant than my own, conscience.

God has appointed us captains of this our bodily fort, which, without treason to that majesty, are never to be delivered over till they are demanded.

Nothing has a letter effect upon children than praise.