I would uphold the law if for no other reason but to protect myself.

The most part of all princes have more delight in warlike manners and feats of chivalry than in the good feats of peace.

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

One man to live in pleasure and wealth, whiles all other weap and smart for it, that is the part not of a king, but of a jailor.

Take something from yourself, to give to another, that is humane and gentle and never takes away as much comfort as it brings again.

And peradventure we have more cause to thank Him for our loss than for our winning; for His wisdom better seeth what is good for us than we do ourselves.

No more like together than is chalke to coles.