Unlawful desires are punished after the effect of enjoying; but impossible desires are punished in the desire itself.
Either I will find a way, or I will make one.
A noble heart, like the sun, showeth its greatest countenance in its lowest estate.
Every present occasion will catch the senses of the vain man; and with that bridle and saddle you may ride him.
As well the soldier dieth who standeth still as he that gives the bravest onset.
Men are almost always cruel in their neighbors' faults; and make others' overthrow the badge of their own ill-masked virtue.