If the lion knew his own strength, hard were it for any man to rule him.

If we lived in a state where virtue was profitable, common sense would make us saintly. But since we see that avarice, anger, pride and stupidity commonly profit far beyond charity, modesty, justice and thought, perhaps we must stand fast a little, even at the risk of being heroes.

Howbeit, this one thing, son, I assure you on my faith, that if the parties will at hands call for justice, then, all were it my father stood on the one side, and the devil on the other, his cause being good, the devil should have right.

Two evils, greed and faction are the destruction of all justice.

A pretty face may be enough to catch a man, but it takes character and good nature to hold him.

Anyone who campaigns for public office becomes disqualified for holding any office at all.

Everywhere do I percieve a certain conspiracy of rich men seeking their own advantage underthat name and pretext of commonwealth.