Reason refuseth its homage to a God who can be fully understood.

Invention is activity of mind, as fire is air in motion; a sharpening of the spiritual sight, to discern hidden aptitudes.

Let the misanthrope shun men and abjure; the most are rather lovable than hateful.

Lay not the plummet to the line; religion hath no landmarks; no human keenness can discern the subtle shades of faith.

Power is seldom innocent, and envy is the yokefellow of eminence.

If thou art master to thyself, circumstances shall harm thee little.

Trifles lighter than straws are levers in the building up of character.