“Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven.”

These violent delights have violent ends And in their triump die, like fire and powder Which, as they kiss, consume.

With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.

The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief.

Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honor, I lose myself.

I would not wish any companion in the world but you.

This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.

The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.

My heart is ever at your service.

The instruments of darkness tell us truths.

Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.

Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.

Don’t waste your love on somebody, who doesn’t value it.

Words spoken can not be recalled so think twice before you speak.

How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world.

God shall be my hope, my stay, my guide and lantern to my feet.

I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow, than a man swear he loves me.