The light that a man receives by counsel from another is drier and purer than that which comes from his own understanding and judgment, which is ever infused and drenched in his affections and customs.

Men seem neither to understand their riches nor their strength. Of the former they believe greater things than they should; of the latter, less.

None of the affections have been noted to fascinate and bewitch but envy.

Knowledge is a rich storehouse for the glory of the Creator and the relief of man's estate.

Nothing opens the heart like a true friend, to whom you may impart griefs, joys, fears, hopes...and whatever lies upon the heart.

The master of superstition, is the people; and in all superstition, wise men follow fools; and arguments are fitted to practice, in a reversed order.

Be not penny-wise. Riches have wings. Sometimes they fly away of themselves, and sometimes they must be set flying to bring in more.