Ceremony keeps up things: 'tis like a penny glass to a rich spirit, or some excellent water; without it the water were spilt, and the spirit lost.

A glorious Church is like a magnificent feast; there is all the variety that may be, but every one chooses out a dish or two that he likes, and lets the rest alone: how glorious soever the Church is, every one chooses out of it his own religion, by which he governs himself, and lets the rest alone.

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

A wise man should never resolve upon anything, at least, never let the world know his resolution, for if he cannot reach that he is ashamed.

Old friends are best. King James used to call for his old shoes; they were the easiest for his feet.

Wit and wisdom differ; wit is upon the sudden turn, wisdom is bringing about ends.

We look after religion as the butcher did after his knife, when he had it in his mouth.