Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimely interchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much.

To say that a man lieth, is as much to say, as that he is brave towards God, and a coward towards men.

We only have our nervous system to paint.

Of all the things in nature, the formation and endowment of man was singled out by the ancients.

For it is most true that a natural and secret hatred and aversation towards society in any man, hath somewhat of the savage beast.

The worst solitute is to be destitute of true friendship.

Nothing is to be feared but fear itself. Nothing grievous but to yield to grief.