Ambition hath but two steps: the lowest, blood; the highest, envy.

Ambition hath but two steps: the lowest, blood; the highest, envy.

In the seventeenth year of my age my mother died.

Ambition has one heel nailed in well, though she stretch her fingers to touch the heavens.

After my mistress was dead, I lived most comfortably, my master having a great affection for me.

After that his Majesty was beheaded, the Parliament for some years effected nothing either for the publick peace or tranquillity of the nation, or settling religion as they had formerly promised.

I believe God rules all by his divine providence and that the stars by his permission are instruments.