Misery and misfortune is all one; and of misfortune fortune hath only the gift.

How violently do rumors blow the sails of popular judgments! How few there be that can discern between truth and truth-likeness, between shows and substance!

Every base occupation makes one sharp in its practice, and dull in every other.

Happiness is a sunbeam, which may pass though a thousand bosoms without losing a particle of its original ray.

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.

Either I will find a way, or I will make one.

Friendship is made fast by interwoven benefits.