The wildest colts make the best horses.

The conduct of a wise politician is ever suited to the present posture of affairs. Often by foregoing a part he saves the whole, and by yielding in a small matter secures a greater.

I am all that hath been, and is, and shall be; and my veil no mortal has hitherto raised.

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

We are more sensible of what is done against custom than against nature.

If you hate your enemies, you will contract such a vicious habit of mind that it will break out upon those who are your friends, or those who are indifferent to you.

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