The most recondite principles of practical science were his toys; the deepest intricacies of abstract science his diversions.

Lastly, these philosophical and recondite principles are forgotten and the symbols themselves receive the adoration which once belonged to the Creator.

In six months' time he had mastered Story's Equity, and gained an important suit, based upon one of its most recondite principles.

He thus seemed unable to put it to any steadfast purpose in the sciences of which it retained, vaguely and loosely, many recondite principles.