God has, in fact, written two books, not just one. Of course, we are all familiar with the first book he wrote, namely Scripture. But he has written a second book called creation.

Praise is the reflection of virtue.

Studies perfect nature and are perfected still by experience.

That which above all other yields the sweetest smell in the air is the violet.

There is no greater wisdom than well to time the beginnings and onsets of things.

He that cometh to seek after knowledge, with a mind to scorn, shall be sure to find matter for his humour, but no matter for his instruction.

When a bee stings, she dies. She cannot sting and live. When men sting, their better selves die. Every sting kills a better instinct. Men must not turn bees and kill themselves in stinging others.