"Ignorance of the causes, and original constitution of right, equity, law, and justice, disposeth a man to make custom and example the rule of his actions."

"For the Passions that most of all disturb the mind of man, are such as depend on the expectation of the future."

"For it is not the bare words, but the scope of the speaker, that gives the words their true signification."

"For there is no conception in a man's mind, which hath not at first, totally, or by parts, been begotten upon the organs of sense."

"The greatest part of mankind, in their ordinary life, are led by their senses and appetites, and consequently, by the desire of honour, riches, and pleasure; as also by the fear of pain, poverty, and …"