No man is esteemed for colorful garments except by fools and women.

[It is a basic principle of a tyrant] to unarm his people of weapons, money and all means whereby they resist his power.

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.

Romance is a love affair in other than domestic surroundings.

Hath triumphed over time, which besides it nothing but eternity hath triumphed over.

The most divine light only shineth on those minds which are purged from all worldly dross and human uncleanliness.

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