"In the first place, I put for a general inclination of all mankind, a perpetual and restless desire of power after power, that ceaseth only in death."

"The passion that above all things makes a man fearful, is the fear of death."

"Whatsoever is the object of any man's appetite or desire, that is it which he for his part calleth good: and the object of his hate and aversion, evil."

"Fear and I were born twins."

"For it is with the mind as with the body: when it is at ease, it is apt to take delight in any new object, and to be pleased with it, if it be not too difficult; but if it be troubled, it is apt to be…"