But the images of men's wits and knowledges remain in books, exempted from the wrong of time, and capable of perpetual renovation.

Some books are to be tasted; others swallowed; and some to be chewed and digested.

Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.

Books must follow sciences, and not sciences books.

Look upon good books; they are true friends, that will neither flatter nor dissemble: be you but true to yourself...and you shall need no other comfort nor counsel.

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