The world is made up, for the most part, of fools and knaves, both irreconcileable foes to truth.

- George Villiers, 1st Duke Of Buckingham

What the devil does the plot signify, except to bring in fine things?

- George Villiers, 1st Duke Of Buckingham

Kisses are like grains of gold or silver found upon the ground, of no value themselves, but precious as showing that a mine is near.

- George Villiers, 1st Duke Of Buckingham

All true love is grounded on esteem.

- George Villiers, 1st Duke Of Buckingham

True wit is everlasting, like the sun; describing all men, but described by none.

- George Villiers, 1st Duke Of Buckingham

The world's a forest, in which all lose their way; though by a different path each goes astray.

- George Villiers, 1st Duke Of Buckingham

There are few have Dana's fortune, to have God and gold together.

- George Villiers, 1st Duke Of Buckingham