The feasant hens of Colchis, which have two ears as it were consisting of feathers, which they will set up and lay down as they list.

And that all seas are made calme and still with oile; and therefore the Divers under the water doe spirt and sprinkle it abroad with their mouthes because it dulceth and allaieth the unpleasant nature thereof, and carrieth a light with it.

In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.

In comparing various authors with one another, I have discovered that some of the gravest and latest writers have transcribed, word for word, from former works, without making acknowledgment.

Wine takes away reason, engenders insanity, leads to thousands of crimes, and imposes such an enormous expense on nations.

The enjoyments of this life are not equal to its evils.

Man naturally yearns for novelty.