Knowledge is a rich storehouse for the glory of the Creator and the relief of man's estate.

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

Read not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention.

Crafty men condemn studies; Simple men admire them; And wise men use them: For they teach not their own use: but that is a wisdom without them, and above them, won by observation.

The worst men often give the best advice.

Secrecy in suits goes a great way towards success.

Nothing is to be feared but fear itself. Nothing grievous but to yield to grief.