"A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion."

"To be ignorant of the causes of evils is to be deprived of the remedy."

"Friendship is a medicine for all misfortunes."

"For the mind, when it is once possessed with an opinion, draws all things else to confirm and agree with it."

"It is a miserable state of mind to have few things to desire, and many things to fear."