The way of fortune is like the milky way in the sky; which is a meeting, or knot, of a number of small stars, not seen asunder, but giving light together : so are there a number of little and scarce discerned virtues, or rather faculties and customs, that make men fortunate.

There arises from a bad and unapt formation of words a wonderful obstruction to the mind.

Opportunity makes a thief.

Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is.

He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.

Money is a great treasure that only increases as you give it away.

Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.