Those that are good manners at the court are as ridiculous in the country, as the behavior of the country is most mockable at the court.
William ShakespeareObey thy parents, keep thy word justly; swear not; commit not with man's sworn spouse; set not thy sweet heart on proud array. * * * Keep thy foot out of brothels, thy pen from lenders' books.
William ShakespeareHe uses his folly like a stalking-horse, and under the presentation of that he shoots his wit.
William ShakespeareAnd oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths, Win us with honest trifles, to betray's In deepest consequence
William Shakespeare