That there is one God, who made all things. That he governs the world by his providence. That he might be worshipped by adoration, prayer, and thanksgiving. But that the most acceptable service of God is doing good to Man. That the Soul is immortal. And that God will certainly reward virtue and punish vice, either here or hereafter.

We are a kind of posterity in respect to them.

Great beauty, great strength, and great riches are really and truly of no great use; a right heart exceeds all

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.

A friend in need is a friend indeed!

Think of these things, whence you came, where you are going, and to whom you must account.

Alas, I know if I ever became truly humble, I would be proud of it.