Misery and misfortune is all one; and of misfortune fortune hath only the gift.
Nothing has a letter effect upon children than praise.
The general goodness, which is nourished in noble hearts makes every one think that strength of virtue to be in another whereof they find assured foundation in themselves.
Thinking nurseth thinking.
The truly valiant dare everything but doing anybody an injury.
There is a certain delicacy which in yielding conquers; and with a pitiful look makes one find cause to crave help one's self.