Avoid flatterers, for they are thieves in disguise.

The Country is both the Philosopher's Garden and his Library, in which he Reads and Contemplates the Power, Wisdom and Goodness of God.

Truth often suffers more by the heat of its defenders than the arguments of its opposers.

To hazard much to get much has more of avarice than wisdom.

A private Life is to be preferrd; the Honour and Gain of publick Posts, bearing no proportion with the Comfort of it.

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

The unspoken word never defeats one. What one does not say does not have to be explained.