He who reigns within himself and rules his passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.
The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, or a hell of heaven.
He that studieth revenge keepeth his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.
With ruin upon ruin, rout on rout, Confusion worse confounded.
Who kills a man kills a reasonable creature, God's image, but thee who destroys a good book, kills reason its self.
Yet I shall temper so Justice with mercy, as may illustrate most Them fully satisfy'd, and thee appease.
Yet I argue not Against Heav'n's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope; but still bear up and steer Right onward.
Yet from those flames No light, but rather darkness visible.
Yet beauty, though injurious, hath strange power, After offence returning, to regain Love once possess'd.
