He that cometh to seek after knowledge, with a mind to scorn, shall be sure to find matter for his humour, but no matter for his instruction.

The bee enclosed and through the amber shown Seems buried in the juice which was his own.

The genius of any single man can no more equal learning, than a private purse hold way with the exchequer.

Perils commonly ask to be paid in pleasures.

A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.

Cure the disease and kill the patient.

In mathematics I can report no deficiency, except it be that men do not sufficiently understand the excellent use of Pure Mathematics.