I could never divide myself from any man upon the difference of an opinion, or be angry with his judgment for not agreeing with me in that from which perhaps within a few days I should dissent myself.

God hath varied the inclinations of men according to the variety of actions to be performed.

I have loved my friends as I do virtue, my soul, my God.

Be able to be alone. Lose not the advantage of solitude.

To ruminate upon evils, to make critical notes upon injuries, and be too acute in their apprehensions, is to add unto our own tortures, to feather the arrows of our enemies, to lash ourselves with the scorpions of our foes, and to resolve to sleep no more.

All the wonders you seek are within yourself.

He is rich who hath enough to be charitable.