The crafty person is always in danger; and when they think they walk in the dark, all their pretenses are transparent.

The little and short sayings of nice And excellent men are of great value, like the dust of gold, or the least sparks of diamonds.

To be happy is not only to be freed from the pains and diseases of the body, but from anxiety and vexation of spirit; not only to enjoy the pleasures of sense, but peace of conscience and tranquillity of mind.

Fill each day with light and heart.

If the show of any thing be good for any thing, I am sure sincerity is better; for why does any man dissemble, or seem to be that which he is not, but because he thinks it good to have such a quality as he pretends to?

Take away God and religion, and men live to no purpose, without proposing any worthy end of life to themselves.

Integrity gains strength by use.