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.

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

It is circumstance and proper measure that give an action its character, and make it either good or bad.

There is no stronger test of a person's character than power and authority, exciting as they do every passion, and discovering every latent vice.

So also it is good not always to make a friend of the person who is expert in twining himself around us; but, after testing them, to attach ourselves to those who are worthy of our affection and likely to be serviceable to us.

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

Poverty is not dishonorable in itself, but only when it comes from idleness, intemperance, extravagance, and folly.