With a tale, forsooth, he cometh unto you; with a tale which holdeth children from play, and old men from the chimney corner.
Commonly they must use their feet for defense whose only weapon is their tongue.
Doing good is the only certainly happy action of a man's life.
They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts.
It is a great happiness to be praised of them that are most praise-worthy.
In shame there is no comfort but to be beyond all bounds of shame.