Search out the wisdom of nature, there is depth in all her doings; she seemeth prodigal of power, yet her rules are the maxims of frugality.

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

Better is the wrong with sincerity, rather than the right with falsehood.

Memory is not wisdom; idiots can by rote repeat volumes. Yet what is wisdom without memory?

Rashly, nor ofttimes truly, doth man pass judgment on his brother; for he seeth not the springs of the heart, nor heareth the reasons of the mind.

To despond is to lie ungrateful beforehand. Be not looking for evil. Often thou drainest the gall of fear while evil is passing by thy dwelling.

When thou choosest a wife, think not only of thyself, but of those God may give thee of her, that they reproach thee not for their being.