They would be subject to no one, neither to lawful ruler nor to the reign of law, but would be altogether and absolutely free. That is the way they got their tyrants, for either servitude or freedom, when it goes to extremes, is an utter bane, while either in due measure is altogether a boon.
All the gold which is under or upon the earth is not enough to give in exchange for virtue.
No attempt of curing the body should be made without curing the soul
Wealth is well known to be a great comforter.
The man who hath music in his soul will be most in love with the loveliest.
If in a discussion of many matters ... we are not able to give perfectly exact and self-consistent accounts, do not be surprised: rather we would be content if we provide accounts that are second to none in probability.