“Fame is the echo of actions, resounding them to the world, save that the echo repeats only the last art, but fame relates all, and often more than all.”

“Though bachelors be the strongest stakes, married men are the best binders, in the hedge of the commonwealth.”

“A man's best fortune, or his worst, is his wife.”

“A gift, with a kind countenance, is a double present.”

“Be the business never so painful, you may have it done for money.”

“Great hopes make great men.”

“If it were not for hopes, the heart would break.”

“In fair weather prepare for foul.”

“If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully.”

“Learning hath gained most by those books by which the printers have lost.”

“One may miss the mark by aiming too high as too low.”

“Unseasonable kindness gets no thanks.”

“Travel makes a wise man better, and a fool worse.”

“All things are difficult before they are easy.”