Who will adhere to him that abandons himself?
The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity.
In shame there is no comfort but to be beyond all bounds of shame.
Courage ought to be guided by skill, and skill armed by courage. Neither should hardiness darken wit, nor wit cool hardiness. Be valiant as men despising death, but confident as unwonted to be overcome.
We become willing servants to the good by the bonds their virtues lay upon us.
It is hard, but it is excellent, to find the right knowledge of when correction is necessary and when grace doth most avail.