What science can there be more noble, more excellent, more useful for men, more admirably high and demonstrative, than this of mathematics?

Don't think so much of your own Cunning, as to forget other Men's; a Cunning Man is overmatched by a cunning Man and a Half.

When befriended, remember it; when you befriend, forget it.

Sarcasm is the lowest form of humor but the highest form of flattery.

Eat not to dullness, drink not to elevation.

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Tricks and treachery are the practice of fools, that don't have brains enough to be honest.