For truly it is to be noted, that children's plays are not sports, and should be deemed as their most serious actions.

There is no man so good, who, were he to submit all his thoughts and actions to the laws, would not deserve hanging 10 times in his life.

It should be noted that children at play are not playing about; their games should be seen as their most serious-minded activity.

In the education of children there is nothing like alluring the interest and affection; otherwise you only make so many asses laden with books

Of all our infirmities, the most savage is to despise our being.

The public weal requires that men should betray, and lie, and massacre.