Of great wealth there is no real use, except in its distribution, the rest is just conceit.

People have discovered that they can fool the devil; but they can't fool the neighbors.

Brutes by their natural instinct have produced many discoveries, whereas men by discussion and the conclusions of reason have given birth to few or none.

Vain-glorious men are the scorn of the wise, the admiration of fools, the idols of paradise, and the slaves of their own vaunts.

States, as great engines, move slowly.

But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on.

If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world.