Mad kings and mad bulls are not to be held by treaties and packthread.

Rebellion against tyrants is obedience to God.

Since I cannot govern my own tongue, tho' within my own teeth, how can I hope to govern the tongues of others?

Drive thy business, let not that drive thee.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and parliaments