Those who in quarrels interpose, must often wipe a bloody nose.

I scarce ever heard or saw the introductory words, "Without vanity I may say," etc., but some vain thing immediately followed.

The apostle Paul very seriously advised Timothy to put some wine in his water for health's sake, but not one of the apostles nor any of the holy fathers have ever recommended putting water in wine

Those who sacrifice essential liberty for temporary safety are not deserving of either liberty or safety.

Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.

Let our Fathers and Grandfathers be valued for their Goodness, ourselves for our own.

Reckless haste makes poor speed.