There are two books laid before us to study, to prevent our falling into error; first, the volume of the Scriptures, which reveal the will of God; then the volume of the Creatures, which express His power.

All of our actions take their hue from the complexion of the heart, as landscapes their variety from light.

Wonder is the seed of knowledge

A just fear of an imminent danger, though be no blow given, is a lawful cause of war.

Believe not much them that seem to despise riches, for they despise them that despair of them.

Nobility of birth commonly abateth industry.

Ipsa scientia potestas est. (Knowledge itself is power.)