In the literary as well as military world, most powerful abilities will often be found concealed under a rustic garb.

Now, that the sovereign power and deity, whatsoever it is, should have regard of mankind, is a toy and vanity worthy to be laughed at.

The most valuable discoveries have found their origin in the most trivial accidents.

Hope is the pillar that holds up the world. Hope is the dream of a waking man.

Accustom yourself to master and overcome things of difficulty; for if you observe, the left hand for want of practice is insignificant, and not adapted to general business; yet it holds the bridle better than the right, from constant use.

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.

No man's abilities are so remarkably shining as not to stand in need of a proper opportunity.