For to be possessed of a vigorous mind is not enough; the prime requisite is rightly to apply it.

Intuitive knowledge is an illumination of the soul, whereby it beholds in the light of God those things which it pleases Him to reveal to us by a direct impression of divine clearness.

A state is better governed which has few laws, and those laws strictly observed.

Good sense is the most equitably distributed of all things because no matter how much or little a person has, everyone feels so abundantly provided with good sense that he feels no desire for more than he already possesses.

In order to improve the mind, we ought less to learn, than to contemplate.

Few look for truth; many prowl about for a reputation of profundity by arrogantly challenging whichever arguments are the best.

Thus each truth discovered was a rule available in the discovery of subsequent ones.