Gardening is the purest of human pleasures.

In revenge a man is but even with his enemy; for it is a princely thing to pardon, and Solomon saith it is the glory of a man to pass over a transgression.

If vices were profitable, the virtuous man would be the sinner.

There are many wise men that have secret hearts and transparent countenances.

It is good discretion not make too much of any man at the first; because one cannot hold out that proportion.

I don't believe art is available; it's rare and curious and should be completely isolated; one is more aware of its magic the more it is isolated.

A man cannot speak to his son, but as a father; to his wife, but as a husband; to his enemy, but upon terms: whereas a friend may speak, as the case requires, and not as it sorteth with the person.