God never wrought miracles to convince atheism, because his ordinary works convince it.

Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other.

Revenge is a kind of wild justice, which the more a man's nature runs to, the more ought law to weed it out.

Knowledge is a rich storehouse for the glory of the Creator and the relief of man's estate.

Nothing is pleasant that is not spiced with variety.

Learning teaches how to carry things in suspense, without prejudice, till you resolve it.

Friends are thieves of time.