It is a good point of cunning for a man to shape the answer he would have in his own words and propositions, for it makes the other party stick the less.

In things that a man would not be seen in himself, it is a point of cunning to borrow the name of the world; as to say, "The world says," or "There is a speech abroad."

It is true greatness to have in one the frailty of a man and the security of a god.

In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior

It is good discretion not to make too much of any man at the first; because one cannot hold out that proportion

The wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.