Whoever commands the sea, commands the trade; whosoever commands the trade of the world commands the riches of the world, and consequently the world itself.

Talking much is a sign of vanity, for the one who is lavish with words is cheap in deeds.

Romance is a love affair in other than domestic surroundings.

The difference between a rich man and a poor man is this--the former eats when he pleases, and the latter when he can get it.

Historians desiring to write the actions of men, ought to set down the simple truth, and not say anything for love or hatred; also to choose such an opportunity for writing as it may be lawful to think what they will, and write what they think, which is a rare happiness of the time.

Give my scallop-shell of quiet, My staff of faith to walk upon, My scrip of joy, immortal diet, My bottle of salvation, My gown of glory, hope's true gage; And thus I'll take my pilgrimage.

Use your youth so that you may have comfort to remember it when it has forsaken you, and not sigh and grieve at the account thereof.