1561-1626, English Philosopher, Essayist, Politician
Ability
Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study; and studies themselves do give forth directions too much at large, except they be bounded in by experience.
Age / Ageing
Old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.
Balance
Ask counsel of both times, of the ancient time what is best; and of the latter time what is fittest.
Wisdom for The Soul: Five Millennia of Prescriptions for Spiritual Healing , © 2004