The most fruitful and natural exercise for our minds is, in my opinion, conversation.

There is a plague on Man, the opinion that he knows something.

There is indeed a certain sense of gratification when we do a good deed that gives us inward satisfaction, and a generous pride that accompanies a good conscience…These testimonies of a good conscience are pleasant; and such a natural pleasure is very beneficial to us; it is the only payment that can never fail. “On Repentance

I honor most those to whom I show least honor; and where my soul moves with great alacrity, I forget the proper steps of ceremony.

And therefore, Reader, I myself am the subject of my book: it is not reasonable that you should employ your leisure on a topic so frivolous and so vain. Therefore, Farewell.

We owe subjection and obedience to all our kings, whether good or bad, alike, for that has respect unto their office; but as to esteem and affection, these are only due to their virtue.

He who would teach men to die would teach them to live.