Great is not great to the greater.

Lovely sweetness is the noblest power of woman, and is far fitter to prevail by parley than by battle.

The best legacy I can leave my children is free speech, and the example of using it.

Every present occasion will catch the senses of the vain man; and with that bridle and saddle you may ride him.

The many-headed multitude, whom inconstancy only doth by accident guide to well-doing! Who can set confidence there, where company takes away shame, and each may lay the fault upon his fellow?

The truly great man is as apt to forgive as his power is able to revenge.

In the performance of a good action, we not only benefit ourselves, but we confer a blessing upon others.