The zeal which begins with hypocrisy must conclude in treachery at first it deceives, at last it betrays

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

Because the acts or events of true history have not that magnitude which satisfieth the mind of man, poesy feigneth acts and events greater and more heroical.

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

All colours will agree in the dark.

Wonder is the seed of knowledge

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