Till a man can judge whether they be truths or not, his understanding is but little improved, and thus men of much reading, though greatly learned, but may be little knowing.

A sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world.

Power to do good is the true and lawful act of aspiring; for good thoughts (though God accept them), yet towards men are little better than good dreams, except they be put in act; and that cannot be without power and place, as the vantage and commanding ground.

The body of People may with Respect resist intolerable Tyranny.

Understanding like the eye; whilst it makes us see and perceive all things, takes no notice of itself; and it requires art and pains to set it at a distance and make it its own subject.

Error is none the better for being common, nor truth the worse for having lain neglected.

I pretend not to teach, but to inquire.