We measure the excellency of other men by some excellency we conceive to be in ourselves.

Casting out devils is mere juggling; they never cast out any but what they first cast in.

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

A king is a thing men have made for their own sakes, for quietness sake. Just as in a family one man is appointed to buy the meat.

In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read for your own satisfaction, but not name them.

Twas an unhappy Division that has been made between Faith and Works; though in my Intellect I may divide them, just as in the Candle I know there is both Light and Heat. But yet, put out the Candle, and they are both gone.

No man is the wiser for his learning