He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself, for every man hath need to be forgiven. - Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury

There [is] no little vigour and force added to words, when they are delivered in a neat and fine way, and somewhat out of the ordinary road, common and dull language relishing more of the clown than the gentleman. But herein also affectation must be avoided; it being better for a man by a native and clear eloquence to express himself, than by those words which may smell either of the lamp or inkhorn.

A good rider on a good horse, is as much above himself and others, as this world can make him.

Our life is but a dark and stormy night,
To which sense yields a weak and glimmering light,
While wandering Man thinks he discerneth all
By that which makes him but mistake and fall.