Bid the dishonest man mend himself; if he mend, he is no longer dishonest.
Pastime passing excellent, if it he husbanded with modesty.
Take but degree away, untune that string, and hark, what discord follows!
Though those that are betray'd Do feel the treason sharply, yet the traitor stands in worse case of woe
Let me be that I am and seek not to alter me.
Not all the water in the rough rude sea Can wash the balm from an anointed King.