"The greatest inventions were at first but the rudiments of experiments."

"But the greatest part of the world are such as would be glad to have their consciences eased, and to live in a state of nature."

"The world is a country which nobody ever yet knew by description."

"I could wish that some of our young divines would not think it beneath them to consult the most celebrated plays and romances, as well as the most approved poets and orators."

"The only difference between a wise man and a fool is that a wise man knows he is a fool, and a fool thinks he is wise."