We measure the excellency of other men by some excellency we conceive to be in ourselves

Wise men say nothing in dangerous times

'Tis a fine thing for children to learn to make verse; but when they come to be men, they must speak like other men, or else they will be laughed at

Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but because 'tis an excuse every man will plead, and no man can tell how to confute him

'Tis after death that we measure men

Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us.