The different conditions of men in the matter of So∣ciety, laid open. [ 1231]
DIvers and sundry are the conditions of men in society,* 1.1 but three are most re∣markable i. e. The open, the concealed, and the well-tempered betwixt these: As for the first, they are of so thin a composition, that a man by a little converse, may see as easily through them, as if they were made of glasse; for in every dis∣course, they are ready to unbosome their thoughts,* 1.2 and unlock the very secrets of their hearts. The second sort are so tenacious, so reserved, and closely moulded, that they seem like those coffers, that are shut so fast, that no discovery can be made, where they may be opened; so close, that as they are of lesse delight for society,* 1.3 so of lesse hazard to be trustud. But the last and best composed, and like some ••abinets, that are not with difficulty unclosed; and then discover unto you many things, pleasant and profitable; but yet so cunningly devised, so artificially con∣trived, that there will be some secret box, that neither your eye nor wit can take notice of, wherein is deposited a most proper and incommunicable treasure, something that will give grace and much advantage, to those that hear it.