And though it is most certain, that two lutes being both strung and turned to an equal pitch, and then one played upon, the other will warble a faint audible harmony in answer to the same tune: yet many will not believe there is any such thing as sympathy of souls, and I am well pleased that every reader do enjoy his own opinion.

We see but the outside of a rich man's happiness; few consider him to be like the silkworm, that, when she seems to play, is at the very same time consuming herself.

Lord, what music hast thou provided for Thy saints in heaven, when Thou affordest bad men such music on earth!

Blessings we enjoy daily, and for the most of them, because they be so common, men forget to pay their praises. [and miss much of their benefits from grateful appreciation]

It was wisely said, by a man of great observation, that there are as many miseries beyond riches as on this side of them.

You will find angling to be like the virtue of humanity, which has a calmness of spirit and a world of blessing attending upon it.

If you can't be content with what you have received, be thankful for what you have escaped.