Man, as the minister and interpreter of nature, is limited in act and understanding by his observation of the order of nature; neither his understanding nor his power extends further.

I had rather believe all the Fables in the Legend, and the Talmud, and the Alcoran, then that this universall Frame, is without a Minde. And therefore, God never wrought Miracle, to convince Atheisme, because his Ordinary Works Convince it. It is true, that a little Philosophy inclineth Mans Minde to Atheisme; But depth in Philosophy, bringeth Mens Mindes about to Religion.

Believe not much them that seem to despise riches, for they despise them that despair of them.

A man that is young in years may be old in hours if he have lost no time.

Disciples do owe their masters only a temporary belief, and a suspension of their own judgment till they be fully instructed.

Therefore if a man look sharply and attentively, he shall see Fortune; for though she be blind, yet she is not invisible.

It is natural to die as to be born.