For knowledge, too, is itself power.

He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.

There is another ground of hope that must not be omitted. Let men but think over their infinite expenditure of understanding, time, and means on matters and pursuits of far less use and value; whereof, if but a small part were directed to sound and solid studies, there is no difficulty that might not be overcome.

The place of justice is a hallowed place.

Seek ye first the good things of the mind, and the rest will either be supplied or its loss will not be felt.

Consistency is the foundation of virtue.

There is no doubt but men of genius and leisure may carry our method to greater perfection, but, having had long experience, we have found none equal to it for the commodiousness it affords in working with the Understanding.