Watch over yourself. Be your own accuser, then your judge; ask yourself grace sometimes, and, if there is need, impose upon yourself some pain.

What nature requires is obtainable, and within easy reach. It is for the superfluous we sweat.

If you wish another to keep your secret, first keep it to yourself.

Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.

Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to indulge in them; a man cannot tell his dream till he wakes.

If you don't know, ask. You will be a fool for the moment, but a wise man for the rest of your life.

We are sure to get the better of fortune if we do but grapple with her.