There is no vice that doth so cover a man with shame as to be found false and perfidious.

Certainly, it is heaven upon earth, to have a man's mind move in charity, rest in providence, and turn upon the poles of truth.

Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased with tales, so is the other.

It is not the lie that passeth through the mind, but the lie that sinketh in and settleth in it, that doth the hurt.

Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of - for credit is like fire; when once you have kindled it you may easily preserve it…

To obtain credibility, an unending series of daily correct actions are necessary. To lose it, one mistake is enough.

My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied.