In shame there is no comfort but to be beyond all bounds of shame.
Since bodily strength is but a servant to the mind, it were very barbarous and preposterous that force should be made judge over reason.
Misery and misfortune is all one; and of misfortune fortune hath only the gift.
Many delight more in giving of presents than in paying their debts.
There is nothing evil but what is within us; the rest is either natural or accidental.
Thinking nurseth thinking.