A true friend freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeably.

Method goes far to prevent trouble in business: for it makes the task easy, hinders confusion, saves abundance of time, and instructs those that have business depending, both what to do and what to hope.

Interest has the security, though not the virtue of a principle. As the world goes, it is the surest side; for men daily leave both relations and religion to follow it.

Hasty resolutions are of the nature of vows, and to be equally avoided.

Perfect love casteth out fear.

Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children.

Humility and knowledge in poor clothes excel pride and ignorance in costly attire.