The eye of understanding is like the eye of the sense; for as you may see great objects through small crannies or levels, so you may see great axioms of nature through small and contemptible instances.

Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New.

Envy is ever joined with the comparing of a man's self; and where there is no comparison, no envy.

Knowledge is power.

Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed.

God has placed no limits to the exercise of the intellect he has given us, on this side of the grave.

I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am.