If a man's wit be wandering, let him study the mathematics; for in demonstrations, if his wit be called away never so little, he must begin again.
The man who fears no truths has nothing to fear from lies.
The inclination to goodness is imprinted deeply in the nature of man.
But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on.
Speech of yourself ought to be seldom and well chosen.
Riches are for spending, and spending for honor and good actions; therefore extraordinary expense must be limited by the worth of the occasion.