Anger makes dull men witty, but it keeps them poor.

My mortal foe can no ways wish me a greater harm than England's hate; neither should death be less welcome unto me than such a mishap betide me.

Those who appear the most sanctified are the worst.

Though I am not imperial, and though Elizabeth may not deserve it, the Queen of England will easily deserve to have an emperor's son to marry.

The word must is not to be used to princes.

The end crowneth the work.