Do not banish reason for inequality; but let your reason serve to make the truth appear where it seems hid, and hide the false seems true.

That is not the best sermon which makes the hearers go away talking to one another and praising the speaker, but which makes them go away thoughtful and serious, and hastening to be alone.

Lord, Lord, how this world is given to lying!

Sorrow, like a heavy ringing bell, once set on ringing, with its own weight goes; then little strength rings out the doleful knell.

To be direct and honest is not safe.

The tartness of his face sours ripe grapes.

All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.