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

Yes, even amongst wiser militants, how many wounds have been given, and credits slain, for the poor victory of an opinion, or beggarly conquest of a distinction.

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

Rough diamonds may sometimes be mistaken for worthless pebbles.

If riches increase, let thy mind hold pace with them; and think it not enough to be liberal, but munificent.

I am not so much afraid of death, as ashamed thereof, 'tis the very disgrace and ignominy of our natures.

Therefore for Spirits, I am so far from denying their existence that I could easily believe, that not only whole Countries, but particular persons, have their Tutelary and Guardian Angels.