If thou wouldn't conquer thy weakness thou must not gratify it.

We are too careless of posterity; not considering that as they are, so the next generation will be.

Kings in this world should imitate God, their mercy should be above their works.

Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.

Sense shines with double lustre when set in humility.

Humility and knowledge in poor clothes excel pride and ignorance in costly attire.

Many able Gardeners and Husbandmen are yet Ignorant of the Reason of their Calling; as most Artificers are of the Reason of their own Rules that govern their excellent Workmanship. But a Naturalist and Mechanick of this sort is Master of the Reason of both, and might be of the Practice too, if his Industry kept pace with his Speculation; which were every commendable; and without which he cannot be said to be a complete Naturalist or Mechanick.