The necessity of war, which among human actions is the most lawless, hath some kind of affinity with the necessity of law.

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.

Our immortal souls, while righteous, are by God himself beautified with the title of his own image and similitude.

He that doth not as other men do, but endeavoureth that which ought to be done, shall thereby rather incur peril than preservation; for who so laboreth to be sincerely perfect and good shall necessarily perish, living among men that are generally evil.

There is nothing more becoming any wise man, than to make choice of friends, for by them thou shalt be judged what thou art: let them therefore be wise and virtuous, and none of those that follow thee for gain; but make election rather of thy betters, than thy inferiors.

The bodies of men, munition, and money may justly be called the sinews of war.

I wish I loved the Human Race; I wish I loved its silly face; I wish I liked the way it walks; I wish I liked the way it talks; And when I'm introduced to one I wish I thought What Jolly Fun!