God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures.

There is in man's nature a secret inclination and motion towards love of others, which, if it be not spent upon some one or a few, doth naturally spread itself towards many, and maketh men become humane and charitable, as it is seen sometimes in friars. Nuptial love maketh mankind, friendly love perfecteth it, but wanton love corrupteth and embaseth it.

Come home to men's business and bosoms.

This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.

I confess that I have as vast contemplative ends, as I have moderate civil ends: for I have taken all knowledge to be my province.

States, as great engines, move slowly.

It is a sad fate for a man to die too well known to everybody else, and still unknown to himself.