The worthiest man to be known, and for a pattern to be presented to the world, he is the man of whom we have most certain knowledge. He hath been declared and enlightened by the most clear-seeing men that ever were; the testimonies we have of him are in faithfulness and sufficiency most admirable.

We only labor to stuff the memory, and leave the conscience and the understanding unfurnished and void.

The public weal requires that men should betray, and lie, and massacre.

Every man may speak truly, but to speak methodically, prudently, and fully is a talent that few men have.

One open way of speaking introduces another open way of speaking, and draws out discoveries, like wine and love.

I would rather be an expert on me than on Cicero

The smallest annoyances, disturb us the most.