“Were floods of tears to be unloosed In tribute to my grief, The doves of Noah ne'er had roost Nor found an olive-leaf.”

“Prudence must not be expected from a man who is never sober.[Lat., Non est ab homine nunquam sobrio postulanda prudentia.]”

“There is nothing proper about what you are doing, soldier, but do try to kill me properly.”

“No sober person dances.”

“A thankful heart is the greatest virtue.”

“They told me I was everything. 'Tis a lie, I am not ague-proof.”

“Twas never merry world Since lowly feigning was called compliment.”

“Hide not thy poison with such sugar'd words”