“The servant may not look to be in better case than his master.”

“To gold and silver nature hath given no use that we may not well lack.”

“A good tale evil told were better untold, and an evil take well told need none other solicitor.”

“Men be so foolish as to have delight and pleasure in the doubtful glistering of a trifling little stone, which may behold any of the stars or else the sun itself.”

“Pride thinks its own happiness shines the brighter, by comparing it with the misfortunes of other persons; that by displaying its own wealth they may feel their poverty the more sensibly.”

“Kindness and good nature unite men more effectually and with greater strength than any agreements whatsoever, since thereby the engagements of men's hearts become stronger than the bond and obligation of words.”

“The most part of all princes have more delight in warlike manners and feats of chivalry than in the good feats of peace.”