The decorations of any great figure, whether a king's crown, a regent's sword, a general's standard, or a judge's robes, are never as capable of highlighting their dignity and nobility as benevolence is.
Love is blind; lovers cannot see the pretty follies that themselves commith.—Shakespeare
Love is not the sweet words in the shade of flowers, not the whispered secrets in the Peach Blossom Spring, not the gentle tears, and certainly not rigid coercion; love is built upon a common foundation.
Habit, that monster, though a devil who swallows all shame, can also act as an angel, tempering accumulated virtues and good deeds into natural and comfortable routines.—Shakespeare
Good wine needs no bush.—Shakespeare
A person's dying words are like deep music, possessing a natural power to attract attention. When one is on the verge of death, their words are never wasted, for truth is often spoken amidst painful groans. The opinions of a person who will never speak again are always taken more seriously than the smooth talk of vain youth. Just as the setting sun, the final notes of a song, and the last sip of fine wine leave the warmest memories, a person's end is always noticed more than anything in their life.—Shakespeare
All foolishness, under the circumstance of reading good books daily, melts away like wax on a fire.
Good men are never at a disadvantage.—Shakespeare
How nimble are the steps of thought!—Shakespeare
Do not say whatever comes to mind; in all things, proceed with caution. Be courteous to others, but do not be overly familiar.—Shakespeare
I admit that there is nothing in the world more painful than the punishment of love, nor more joyful than its service.—Shakespeare
Goodness is brave; to do good is always fearless. ---Shakespeare
Do not let a single failure make you abandon the goals you originally resolved to achieve.
A fool's foolishness is nothing unusual; it is a wise man's foolishness that makes one laugh to one's belly; because he uses all his skill to prove his own stupidity.—Shakespeare
When friends use unnatural politeness, it is a sign that their affection has begun to decline.—Shakespeare
