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

There is little friendship in the world, and least of all between equals.

When any of the four pillars of government-religion, justice, counsel, and treasure-are mainly shaken or weakened, men had need to pray for fair weather.

The essential form of knowledge... is nothing but a representation of truth: for the truth of being and the truth of knowing are one, differing no more than the direct beam and the beam reflected.

Praise is the reflection of virtue.

Since custom is the principal magistrate of man's life, let men by all means endeavor to obtain good customs.

Men in great place are thrice servants: servants of the sovereign or state, servants of fame, and servants of business.