It is by discourse that men associate, and words are imposed according to the apprehension of the vulgar. And therefore the ill and unfit choice of words wonderfully obsesses the understanding. Nor do the definitions or explanations wherewith in some things learned men are wont to guard and defend themselves, by any means set the matter right. But words plainly force and overrule the understanding, and throw all into confusion, and lead men away into innumerable and inane controversies and fancies.

Aristotle... a mere bond-servant to his logic, thereby rendering it contentious and well nigh useless.

Studies perfect nature and are perfected still by experience.

The joys of parents are secret, and so are their grieves and fears.

Perils commonly ask to be paid in pleasures.

To seek to extinguish anger utterly is but a bravery of the Stoics. We have better oracles: 'Be angry, but sin not.' 'Let not the sun go down upon your wrath.'

If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts, but if he will content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.