Desire of praise disposeth to laudable actions.

Prudence is but experience, which equal time equally bestows on all men in those things they equally apply themselves unto.

Appetite, with an opinion of attaining, is called hope; the same, without such opinion, despair.

Curiosity is the lust of the mind.

Obligation is thraldom, and thraldom is hateful.

Subjects have no greater liberty in a popular than in a monarchial state. That which deceives them is the equal participation of command.

It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law