He that hath a trade hath an estate; and he that hath a calling hath a place of profit and honor. A ploughman on his legs is higher than a gentleman on his knees.

If you have a secret and tell someone everyone will know. You can only keep a secret if you don't tell anyone.

Love well, whip well.

A virtuous heretic shall be saved before a wicked Christian.

Those who are content have enough; those that complain, have too much.

The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.

Take a coin from your purse and invest it in your mind. It will come pouring out of your mind and overflow your purse.