Dulce bellum inexpertis. - War is lovely for those who know nothing about it.

Sacred scripture is of course the basic authority for everything; yet I sometimes run across ancient sayings or pagan writings - even the poets - so purely and reverently and admirably expressed that I can't help believing the author's hearts were moved by some divine power. And perhaps the spirit of Christ is more widespread than we understand, and the company of the saints includes many not on our calendar.

Nothing is as peevish and pedantic as men's judgments of one another.

The desire to write grows with writing.

It seems to me to be the best proof of an evangelical disposition, that persons are not angry when reproached, and have a Christian charity for those that ill deserve it.

Prevention is better than cure.

No Man is wise at all Times, or is without his blind Side.