That some have never dreamed is as improbable as that some have never laughed.

There is surely a piece of divinity in us, something was before the elements, and owes no homage unto the sun.

There is nothing strictly immortal, but immortality. Whatever hath no beginning may be confident of no end.

The noblest Digladiation is in the Theatre of ourselves.

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

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

A diamond, which is the hardest of stones, not yielding unto steel, emery or any other thing, is yet made soft by the blood of a goat.