So long as we stand in need of a benefit, there is nothing dearer to us; nor anything cheaper when we have received it.
Roger L'EstrangeThere are braying men in the world, as well as braying asses; for what is loud and senseless talking any other than away of braying?
Roger L'EstrangeThe blessings of fortune are the lowest; the next are the bodily advantages of strength and health; but the superlative blessings, in fine, are those of the mind.
Roger L'Estrange