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.

I can't write a book commensurate with Shakespeare, but I can write a book by me.

Trust few men; above all, keep your follies to yourself.

No one is wise or safe, but they that are honest.

Above all things, be not made an ass to carry the burdens of other men if any friend desire thee to be his surety, give him a part of what thou has to spare if he presses thee further, he is not thy friend at all.

The first draught serveth for health, the second for pleasure, the third for shame, the fourth for madness.

It would be an unspeakable advantage, both to the public and private, if men would consider that great truth, that no man is wise or safe but he that is honest.