Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.

Bring me a constant woman to her husband, One that ne'er dream'd a joy beyond his pleasure, And to that woman, when she has done most, Yet will I add an honour-a great patience.

Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered.

Look how the world's poor people are amazed at apparitions, signs and prodigies!

Well, God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents.

But men are men; the best sometimes forget.

Not from the stars do I my judgement pluck, And yet methinks I have astronomy. But not to tell of good or evil luck, Of plagues, of dearths, or season's quality; Nor can I fortune to brief minutes tell ... Or say with princes if it shall go well.