I envy no man that knows more than myself, but pity them that know less.

But man is a Noble Animal, splendid in ashes, and pompous in the grave, solemnizing Nativities and Deaths with equal lustre, nor omitting Ceremonies of Bravery, in the infamy of his nature. Life is a pure flame, and we live by an invisible Sun within us.

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

The religion of one seems madness unto another.

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

Since women do most delight in revenge, it may seem but feminine manhood to be vindictive.

No one should approach the temple of science with the soul of a money changer.