Philosophy when superficially studied, excites doubt, when thoroughly explored, it dispels it.

I had rather believe all the Fables in the Legend, and the Talmud, and the Alcoran, then that this universall Frame, is without a Minde. And therefore, God never wrought Miracle, to convince Atheisme, because his Ordinary Works Convince it. It is true, that a little Philosophy inclineth Mans Minde to Atheisme; But depth in Philosophy, bringeth Mens Mindes about to Religion.

It was prettily devised of Aesop, The fly sat on the axle tree of the chariot wheel and said, what dust do I raise!

Whence we see spiders, flies, or ants entombed and preserved forever in amber, a more than royal tomb.

Revenge is a kind of wild justice.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue.