If ignorance were bliss, he'd be a blister

Without the knowledge of our wretchedness, the knowledge of God creates pride. With it, the knowledge of God creates despair. The knowledge of Christ offers a third way, because in him we find both God and our wretchedness.

Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ who dwells in thee.

To ridicule philosophy is really to philosophize.

Perfect clarity would profit the intellect but damage the will.

Those who are clever in imagination are far more pleased with themselves than prudent men could reasonably be.

Those who make antitheses by forcing the sense are like men who make false windows for the sake of symmetry. Their rule is not to speak justly, but to make accurate figures.