“God has, in fact, written two books, not just one. Of course, we are all familiar with the first book he wrote, namely Scripture. But he has written a second book called creation.”

“Books speak plain when counselors blanch.”

“Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.”

“Death is a friend of ours; and he that is not ready to entertain him is not at home.”

“To conclude, therefore, let no man upon a weak conceit of sobriety or an ill-applied moderation think or maintain that a man can search too far, or be too well studied in the book of God's word, or the book of God's works, divinity or philosophy; but rather let men endeavor an endless progress or proficience in both; only let men beware that they apply both to charity, and not to swelling; to use, and not to ostentation; and again, that they do not unwisely mingle or confound these learnings together.”

“Seek ye first the good things of the mind, and the rest shall be provided or its loss shall not be felt.”

“For friends... do but look upon good Books: they are true friends, that will neither flatter nor dissemble.”