He [the Rev. Mr. Whitefield] used, indeed, sometimes to pray for my conversion, but never had the satisfaction of believing that his prayers were heard.

The only thing that is more expensive than education is ignorance.

The only time a question should be asked is when all other possibilities of finding the answer for yourself have been eliminated.

In success be moderate.

Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.

What you would seem to be, be really.

He that best understands the world, least likes it