...To the Dolphin alone, beyond all other, nature has granted what the best philosophers seek: friendship for no advantage

God alone is entirely exempt from all want of human virtues, that which needs least is the most absolute and divine.

Had I a careful and pleasant companion that should show me my angry face in a glass, I should not at all take it ill; to behold man's self so unnaturally disguised and dishonored will conduce not a little to the impeachment of anger.

Vultures are the most righteous of birds: they do not attack even the smallest living creature.

Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little.

Knavery is the best defense against a knave.

I am all that hath been, and is, and shall be; and my veil no mortal has hitherto raised.