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

“It is naturally given to all men to esteem their own inventions best.”

“By reason of gifts and bribes the offices be given to rich men, which should rather have been executed by wise men.”

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

“What part soever you take upon you, play that as well as you can and make the best of it.”

“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.”

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