Though authority be a stubborn bear, yet he is oft let by the nose with gold.

At this hour Lie at my mercy all mine enemies.

I am afeard there are few die well that die in battle, for how can they charitably dispose of anything when blood is their argument?

Life every man holds dear; but the dear man holds honor far more precious dear than life.

Make passionate my sense of hearing.

A college of wit-crackers cannot flout me out of my humor. Dost thou think I care for a satire or an epigram?

An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.