If we look back into history for the character of the present sects in Christianity, we shall find few that have not in their turns been persecutors, and complainers of persecution. The primitive Christians thought persecution extremely wrong in the Pagans, but practised it on one another.

Thinking aloud is a habit which is responsible for most of mankind's misery.

When in doubt, don't.

Drive thy business or it will drive thee.

It is observable that God has often called men to places of dignity and honor when they have been busy in the honest employment of their vocation.

It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright.

Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. There is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of its filling a vacuum, it makes one. If it satisfies one want, it doubles and trebles that want another way. That was a true proverb of the wise man, rely upon it; Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure, and trouble therewith.