Histories make men wise; poets, witty; the mathematics, subtle; natural philosophy, deep; moral, grave; logic and rhetoric, able to contend.

If a man's wit be wandering, let him study the mathematics.

Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable.

All superstition is much the same whether it be that of astrology, dreams, omen, retributive judgment, or the like, in all of which the deluded believers observe events which are fulfilled, but neglect and pass over their failure, though it be much more common.

A lie faces God and shrinks from man.

States are great engines moving slowly.

It is a great happiness when men's professions and their inclinations accord.