For what a man would like to be true, that he more readily believes.

But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on.

Studies perfect nature and are perfected still by experience.

There is superstition in avoiding superstition.

Princes are like heavenly bodies, which cause good or evil times, and which have much veneration, but no rest.

Even within the most beautiful landscape, in the trees, under the leaves the insects are eating each other; violence is a part of life.

Religion brought forth riches, and the daughter devoured the mother.