Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another.
Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.
In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read for your own satisfaction, but not name them.
A king is a thing men have made for their own sakes, for quietness sake. Just as in a family one man is appointed to buy the meat.
Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.
Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us.
