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.

He that cannot possibly mend his own case will do what he can to impair another's.

We must see whether the same clock with weights will go faster at the top of a mountain or at the bottom of a mine; it is probable, if the pull of the weights decreases on the mountain and increases in the mine, that the earth has real attraction.

When a traveler returneth home, let him not leave the countries where he hath traveled altogether behind him.

Wounds cannot be cured without searching.

Seek not proud riches, but such as thou mayest get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contentedly.

Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.