There is no useful rule without an exception.
The subject’s love is the king’s best guard.
What cannot be altered must be borne, not blamed.
Reputation is commonly measured by the acre.
Religion is the best armour in the world, but the worst cloak.
Nature teaches us to love our friends, but religion our enemies.
Men are more prone to revenge injuries than to requite kindnesses.
’Tis in vain to speak reason where ’twill not be heard.
If you leap into a well, Providence is not bound to fetch you out.
Whoso doth no evil is apt to suspect none.
