On the fable of Hercules sailing over the ocean in an earthen pot, see Sap. Vet., vol. x. p. 335. And concerning the Greek fable, see Schneidewin, Del. Poes. Gr., p. 329.
Essay VI. Of Simulation and Dissimulation.—See Antitheta, No. 32. vol. viii. p. 370.
"Arts of state and arts of life, as Tacitus well calleth them.">[ Mr. Markby does not trace this allusion, which is not obvious.
Essay VII. Of Parents and Children.—See Antitheta, No. 5. vol. viii. p. 356.
"The Italians make little difference between children and nephews, or near kinsfolk.">[ Query, What ground is there for this assertion?
"Generally the precept is good: 'Optimum elige, suave et facile illud faciet consuetudo.'">[ Query, Who is the author of this precept?
Essay VIII. Of Marriage and Single Life.—See Antitheta, No. 5. vol. viii. p. 356.
The answer of Thales concerning marriage is also given in Plut. Symp. iii. 3.
Essay IX. Of Envy.—See Antitheta, No. 16. vol. viii. p. 362.
"The Scripture calleth envy an evil eye.">[ Lord Bacon appears to allude to James iv. 5.: "Do ye think that the Scripture saith in vain, the Spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?"