An atheist is but a mad, ridiculous derider of piety, but a hypocrite makes a sober jest of God and religion; he finds it easier to be upon his knees than to rise to a good action.

No craving void left aching in the soul.

A brave man thinks no one his superior who does him an injury, for he has it then in his power to make himself superior to the other by forgiving it.

We may see the small value God has for riches, by the people he gives them to.

Every woman is at heart a rake.

Know then thyself, presume not God to scan; The proper study of mankind is man.

Let such teach others who themselves excel, And censure freely who have written well.