Silence is the virtue of fools.

Generally, youth is like the first cogitations, not so wise as the second. For there is a youth in thoughts, as well as in ages. And yet the invention of young men, is more lively than that of old; and imaginations stream into their minds better, and, as it were, more divinely.

Ipsa scientia potestas est. (Knowledge itself is power.)

I don't think people are born artists; I think it comes from a mixture of your surroundings, the people you meet, and luck.

They are the best physicians, who being great in learning most incline to the traditions of experience, or being distinguished in practice do not reflect the methods and generalities of art.

Money is a great treasure that only increases as you give it away.

If there be fuel prepared, it is hard to tell whence the spark shall come that shall set it on fire.