I had rather stand the shock of a basilisk than the fury of a merciless pen.
He who discommendeth others obliquely commendeth himself (Christian morals).
Life itself is but the shadow of death, and souls departed but the shadows of the living.
I am in no way facetious, nor disposed for the mirth and galliardize of company, yet in one dream I can compose a whole Comedy, behold the action, apprehend the jests, and laugh myself awake at the conceits thereof.
Should your riches increase, let your mind keep pace with them.
All things are artificial, for nature is the art of God.