We are apt to be very pert at censuring others, where we will not endure advice.

A private Life is to be preferrd; the Honour and Gain of publick Posts, bearing no proportion with the Comfort of it.

Never marry but for love; but see that thou lov'st what is lovely.

Less judgment than wit is more sail than ballast. Yet it must be confessed that wit given an edge to sense, and recommends it extremely.

What man in his right mind would conspire his own hurt? Men are beside themselves when they transgress against their convictions.

Let us try what love will do.

Next to God, thy parents.