I am very fond of truth, but not at all of martyrdom.
The husband who decides to surprise his wife is often very much surprised himself.
Be bold, proclaim it everywhere: They only live who dare.
The more often a stupidity is repeated, the more it gets the appearance of wisdom.
To make a vow for life is to make oneself a slave.
In this country [England] it is good to kill an admiral from time to time, to encourage the others. The reference is to Admiral John Byng, who was executed in 1757 for failing to prevent the French from taking Minorca.