To fail to do good is as bad as doing harm.

It is the admirer of himself, and not the admirer of virtue, that thinks himself superior to others.

The man who first brought ruin upon the Roman people was he who pampered them by largesses and amusements.

For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human.

To do an evil action is base; to do a good action without incurring danger is common enough; but it is the part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risks every thing.

Speech is like cloth of Arras opened and put abroad, whereby the imagery doth appear in figure; whereas in thoughts they lie but as packs.

Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.