Knowledge is power.
Philosophers make imaginary laws for imaginary commonwealths, and their discourses are as the stars, which give little light because they are so high.
It is a great happiness when men's professions and their inclinations accord.
If vices were profitable, the virtuous man would be the sinner.
The only hope [of science] ... is in genuine induction.
Generally he perceived in men of devout simplicity this opinion: that the secrets of nature were the secrets of God, part of that glory into which man is not to press too boldly.