Approved valor is made precious by natural courtesy.
Fool," said my muse to me. "Look in thy heart and write.
Friendship is made fast by interwoven benefits.
Lovely sweetness is the noblest power of woman, and is far fitter to prevail by parley than by battle.
Some are unwisely liberal, and more delight to give presents than to pay debts.
Who will ever give counsel, if the counsel be judged by the event, and if it be not found wise, shall therefore be thought wicked?