France, mother of arts, of warfare, and of laws (Les Regrets)
Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale
One threatens the innocent who spares the guilty.
The King himself should be under no man, but under God and the Law.
There is no jewel in the world comparable to learning; no learning so excellent both for Prince and subject, as knowledge of laws; and no knowledge of any laws so necessary for all estates and for all causes, concerning goods, lands or life, as the common laws of England.
Let us now peruse our ancient authors, for out of the old fields must come the new corn.
He is not cheated who knows he is being cheated.
Do not be afraid to be afraid.
To be joyous is to be a madman in a world of sad ghosts.
Tune out the naysayers, tune into your own courage, and take a bold step toward the passion-filled life you really want.
What use is a good thought if no one agrees with it?