Be substantially great in thyself, and more than thou appearest unto others.
Circles and right lines limit and close all bodies, and the mortal right-lined circle must conclude and shut up all.
He who discommendeth others obliquely commendeth himself (Christian morals).
If riches increase, let thy mind hold pace with them; and think it not enough to be liberal, but munificent.
Women do most delight in revenge.
What then is the wisdom of the times called old? Is it the wisdom of gray hairs? No. It is the wisdom of the cradle.