Courage without discipline is nearer beastliness than manhood.

Who will ever give counsel, if the counsel be judged by the event, and if it be not found wise, shall therefore be thought wicked?

Self-love is better than any gilding to make that seem gorgeous wherein ourselves be parties.

The journey of high honor lies not in smooth ways.

For the uttering sweetly and properly the conceit of the mind, English hath it equally with any other tongue in the world.

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

Approved valor is made precious by natural courtesy.