Melancholy men, of all others, are the most witty.

That which is impossible and probable is better than that which is possible and improbable.

There is simple ignorance, which is the source of lighter offenses, and double ignorance, which is accompanied by a conceit of wisdom.

The Life of the intellect is the best and pleasantest for man, because the intellect more than anything else is the man. Thus it will be the happiest life as well.

He who hath many friends hath none.

It will contribute towards one's object, who wishes to acquire a facility in the gaining of knowledge, to doubt judiciously.

When the looms spin by themselves, we'll have no need for slaves.