"The Passions that most of all cause the difference of wit, are principally, the more or less constant adherence to their purpose; of which there is a degree more than that which in the former chapter …"

"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 passions that incline men to peace, are fear of death; desire of such things as are necessary to commodious living; and a hope by their industry to obtain them."

"The greatest good is the preservation of life, and the greatest evil is death."

"For he that is to govern a whole nation, must read in himself, not this, or that particular man; but mankind."