Natura nihil agit frustra [Nature does nothing in vain] is the only indisputible axiom in philosophy. There are no grotesques in nature; not any thing framed to fill up empty cantons, and unncecessary spaces.

Let age, not envy, draw wrinkles on thy cheeks.

A man may be in as just possession of the truth as of a city, and yet be forced to surrender.

Affection should not be too sharp eyed, and love is not made by magnifying glasses.

The noblest Digladiation is in the Theatre of ourselves.

He who discommendeth others obliquely commendeth himself (Christian morals).

Light that makes things seen, makes some things invisible.