A good end cannot sanctify evil means; nor must we ever do evil that good may come of it. We are too ready to retaliate, rather than forgive, or gain by love and information. And yet we could hurt no man that we believe loves us. Let us, then, try what love will do: for if men do once see that we love them, we should soon find they would not harm us. Force may subdue, but love gains; and he that forgives first, wins the laurel.

To hazard much to get much has more of avarice than wisdom.

Naked Truth needs no shift.

The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles.

To be innocent is to be not guilty; but to be virtuous is to overcome our evil inclinations.

Show is not substance; realities govern wise men.

Never chide with anger, but instruction.