I mean by the universe, the aggregate of all things that have being in themselves; and so do all men else. And because God has a being, it follows that he is either the whole universe, or part of it. Nor does his Lordship go about to disprove it, but only seems to wonder at it.

I think, therefore matter is capable of thinking.

Desire of praise disposeth to laudable actions.

I mean by the universe, the aggregate of all things that have being in themselves; and so do all men else. And because God has a being, it follows that he is either the whole universe, or part of it. Nor does his Lordship go about to disprove it, but only seems to wonder at it.

The first and fundamental law of Nature, which is, to seek peace and follow it.

Science is the knowledge of consequences, and dependence of one fact upon another.

Such truth, as opposeth no man's profit, nor pleasure, is to all men welcome.