The mold of our fortunes is in our own hands.

Truth is a naked and open daylight

Out of monuments, names, words proverbs ...and the like, we do save and recover somewhat from the deluge of time.

The greatest vicissitude of things amongst men, is the vicissitude of sects and religions.

The noblest works and foundations have proceeded from childless men, which have sought to express the images of their minds where those of their bodies have failed.

To spend too much time in studies is sloth; to use them too much for ornament is affection; to make judgment wholly by their rules is the humor of a scholar.

Judges ought above all to remember the conclusion of the Roman Twelve Tables :The supreme law of all is the weal [weatlh/ well-being] of the people.