The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not when it misses.

The speaking in a perpetual hyperbole is comely in nothing but love.

Knowledge is power.

A good name is like precious ointment ; it filleth all round about, and will not easily away; for the odors of ointments are more durable than those of flowers.

Nothing is more pleasant to the eye than green grass kept finely shorn.

When any of the four pillars of government-religion, justice, counsel, and treasure-are mainly shaken or weakened, men had need to pray for fair weather.

They are the best physicians, who being great in learning most incline to the traditions of experience, or being distinguished in practice do not reflect the methods and generalities of art.