To have religion upon authority, and not upon conviction, is like a finger-watch, to be set forwards or backwards, as he pleases that has it in keeping.

To be furious in religion is to be irreligiously religious.

Avoid popularity; it has many snares, and no real benefit.

Knowledge is the treasure, but judgment the treasurer, of a wise man.

Nor yet be overeager in pursuit of any thing; for the mercurial too often happen to leave judgment behind them, and sometimes make work for repentance.

It is the difference betwixt lust and love that this is fixed, that volatile. Love grows, lust wastes by enjoyment.

Neither despise nor oppose what thou dost not understand.