We carry within us the wonders we seek without us.

We term sleep a death by which we may be literally said to die daily; in fine, so like death, I dare not trust it without my prayers.

(Death is) A leap into the dark.

Things evidently false are not only printed, but many things of truth most falsely set forth.

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.

For there is a music wherever there is a harmony, order, or proportion, and thus far we may maintain the music of the spheres.