He who least likes courting favour, ought also least to think of resenting neglect; to feel wounded at being refused a distinction can only arise from an overweening appetite to have it.

Either is both, and Both is neither.

A warrior carries his shield for the sake of the entire line.

It does not follow, that because a particular work of art succeeds in charming us, its creator also deserves our admiration.

It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.

If any man think it a small matter, or of mean concernment, to bridle his tongue, he is much mistaken; for it is a point to be silent when occasion requires, and better than to speak, though never so well.

Men who marry wives very much superior to themselves are not so truly husbands to their wives as they are unawares made slaves to their position.