"What a piece of work is a man! how noble in reason! how infinite in faculty! in form and moving how express and admirable! in action how like an angel! in apprehension how like a god!"

"How far your eyes may pierce, i cannot tell; striving to better, oft we mar what's well."

"I did never know so full a voice issue from so empty a heart: but the saying is true 'The empty vessel makes the greatest sound'."

"I pray you bear me henceforth from the noise and rumour of the field, where I may think the remnant of my thoughts in peace, and part of this body and my soul with contemplation and devout desires."

"I pray thee cease thy counsel, Which falls into mine ears as profitless as water in a sieve."

"A plague o' both your houses!"

"Ability is nothing without opportunity."

"Desire for security keeps littleness little and threatens the great with smallness."

"A pessimist thinks everybody is as nasty as himself, and hates them for it."

"There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in their home."

"No man is demolished but by himself."

"Be not too hasty either with praise or blame; speak always as though you were giving evidence before the judgement-seat of the Gods."