Sudden glory is the passion which maketh those grimaces called laughter.

That a man be willing, when others are so too, as far forth as for peace and defense of himself he shall think it necessary, to lay down this right to all things; and be contented with so much liberty against other men, as he would allow other men against himself.

He that is taken and put into prison or chains is not conquered, though overcome; for he is still an enemy.

Religions are like pills, which must be swallowed whole without chewing.

The first author of speech was God himself, that instructed Adam how to name such creatures as He presented to his sight.

When a man tells me God hath spoken in a dream, I know he dreamt that God spoke to him.

As soon as a thought darts, I write it down.