He that has not religion to govern his morality, is not a dram better than my mastiff-dog; so long as you stroke him, and please him, and do not pinch him, he will play with you as finely as may be, he is a very good moral mastiff; but if you hurt him, he will fly in your face, and tear out your throat.
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Pleasures are all alike simply considered in themselves: he that hunts, or he that governs the commonwealth, they both please themselves alike, only we commend that, whereby we ourselves receive some benefit.
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The world cannot be governed without juggling.
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Ignorance of the law excuses no man Not that all men know the law, but because 'tis an excuse every man will plead, and no man can tell how to refute him.
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Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another.
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They that are against superstition oftentimes run into it of the wrong side. If I wear all colors but black, then I am superstitious in not wearing black.
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Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us.
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In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read for your own satisfaction, but not name them.
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They that govern the most make the least noise.
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Of all actions of a man's life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet of all actions of our life 'Tis most meddled with by other people.
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No man is wiser for his learning, wit and wisdom are born with a man.
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