Half our days we pass in the shadow of the earth; and the brother of death exacteth a third part of our lives.

I am in no way facetious, nor disposed for the mirth and galliardize of company, yet in one dream I can compose a whole Comedy, behold the action, apprehend the jests, and laugh myself awake at the conceits thereof.

I intend no Monopoly, but a Community in Learning; I study not for my own sake only, but for theirs that study not for themselves.

Sleep is death's younger brother, and so like him, that I never dare trust him without my prayers.

Circles and right lines limit and close all bodies, and the mortal right-lined circle must conclude and shut up all.

How shall we expect charity towards others, when we are uncharitable to ourselves?

I can cure the gout or stone in some, sooner than Divinity, Pride, or Avarice in others.