Charity begins at home, is the voice of the world.

Since women do most delight in revenge, it may seem but feminine manhood to be vindictive.

Where I cannot satisfy my reason, I love to humour my fancy.

Let the fruition of things bless the possession of them, and take no satisfaction in dying but living rich.

Affection should not be too sharp eyed, and love is not made by magnifying glasses.

A man may be in as just possession of the truth as of a city, and yet be forced to surrender.

A little water makes a sea, a small puff of wind a Tempest.