That we may consult concerning others, and not others concerning us.

These Macedonians are a rude and clownish people; they call a spade a spade.

Nature and wisdom never are at strife.

Character is long-standing habit.

As soft wax is apt to take the stamp of the seal, so are the minds of young children to receive the instruction imprinted on them.

Had I a careful and pleasant companion that should show me my angry face in a glass, I should not at all take it ill; to behold man's self so unnaturally disguised and dishonored will conduce not a little to the impeachment of anger.

Oh, what a world full of pain we create, for a little taste upon the tongue.