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

In the performance of a good action, we not only benefit ourselves, but we confer a blessing upon others.

Much more may a judge overweigh himself in cruelty than in clemency.

The judgment of the world stands upon matter of fortune.

The highest point outward things can bring unto, is the contentment of the mind; with which no estate can be poor, without which all estates will be miserable.

Men are almost always cruel in their neighbors' faults; and make others' overthrow the badge of their own ill-masked virtue.

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?