Imperfections would not be half so much taken notice of, if vanity did not make proclamation of them.

There are braying men in the world, as well as braying asses; for what is loud and senseless talking any other than away of braying?

Much tongue and much judgment seldom go together.

He that contemns a shrew to the degree of not descending to words with her does worse than beat her.

Partiality in a parent is unlucky; for fondlings are in danger to be made fools.

Riches are gotten with pain, kept with care, and lost with grief. The cares of riches lie heavier upon a good man than the inconveniences of an honest poverty.

There is no creature so contemptible but by resolution may gain his point.