We Torment Ourselves Rather To Make It

Though Men Are Apt To Flatter And Exalt Themselves With Their Great Achievements, Yet These Are, In Truth, Very Often Owing Not So Much To Design As Chance.

There Are Few Good Women Who Do Not Tire Of Their Role.

A Man's Wits Are Better Employed In Bearing Up Under The Misfortunes That Lie Upon Him At Present Than In Foreseeing Those That May Come Upon Him Hereafter.

Humility Is The Worst Form Of Conceit.

Behind Many Acts That Are Thought Ridiculous There Lie Wise And Weighty Motives.