Sleep in peace, and wake in joy.

I did not myself set a high estimation on wealth, and had the affectation of most young men of lively imagination, who suppose that they can better dispense with the possession of money, than resign their time and faculties to the labour necessary to acquire it.

Look at a gown of gold, and you will at least get a sleeve of it.

The chain of friendship, however bright, does not stand the attrition of constant close contact.

I envy thee not thy faith, which is ever in thy mouth but never in thy heart nor in thy practice

Ridicule often checks what is absurd, and fully as often smothers that which is noble.

Then hush thee, my darling, take rest while you may, For strife comes with manhood, and waking with day.