“there is little difference between man and beast, but what ambition and glory makes.”

“I am not covetous, but as ambitious as ever any of my sex was, is, or can be; which makes, that though I cannot be Henry the Fifth, or Charles the Second, yet I endeavour to be Margaret the First; ...”

“...that in former ages they had been as wise as they are in this present, nay, wiser; for, said they, many in this age do think their forefathers have been fools, by which they prove themselves to ...”

“...that much gold, and great store of riches makes them mad, insomuch as they endeavour to destroy each other...”

“Women's Tongues are as sharp as two-edged Swords, and wound as much, when they are anger'd.”

“Indeed, I was so afraid to dishonour my friends and family by my indiscreet actions, that I rather chose to be accounted a fool, than to be thought rude or wanton.”

“The more wit the less courage.”

“Wit beyond measure is mans greatest treasure.”

“A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally.”

“My work was done, so it was time to start digging my grave again.”

“In the grave, there is neither learning nor working. Learn while you can, work while you can.”

“Often I return to the grave after leaving flowers tulips, lilies, carnations to find the heads eaten by deer. Its just as good a use for the flowers as any, and one Paul would have liked. The ear...”