Ambition, the soldier's virtue, rather makes choice of loss, than gain which darkens him.

Conscience is a blushing, shamefaced spirit than mutinies in a man's bosom; it fills one full of obstacles.

O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength; but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant.

Things are often spoke and seldom meant.

I did never know so full a voice issue from so empty a heart: but the saying is true 'The empty vessel makes the greatest sound'.

For who so firm that cannot be seduced?

Were beauty under twenty locks kept fast, yet love breaks through and picks them all at last.