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

Philosophy, when superficially studied, excites doubt; when thoroughly explored, it dispels it.

the serpent if it wants to become the dragon must eat itself.

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

Atheism leaves a man to sense, to philosophy, to natural piety, to laws, to reputation; all of which may be guides to an outward moral virtue, even if religion vanished; but religious superstition dismounts all these and erects an absolute monarchy i