. . . the state of things and the dispositions of men were then such, that a man could not well tell whom he might trust or whom he might fear.

Oh! blame not the bard.

To love God, which was a thing far excelling all the cunning that is possible for us in this life to obtain.

Laws could be passed to keep the leader of a government from getting too much power.

There are several sorts of religions, not only in different parts of the island, but even in every town; some worshipping the sun, others the moon or one of the planets.

Getting married is like putting one's hand in a bag containing 99 serpents and one eel.

He travels best that knows when to return.