The things of another world being distant, operate but faintly upon us: to remedy this inconvenience, we must frequently revolve their certainty and importance.

The smallest act of charity shall stand us in great stead.

It is the duty of every one to strive to gain and deserve a good reputation.

What we employ in charitable uses during our lives is given away from ourselves; what we bequeath at our death is given from others only, as our nearest relations.

Hospitality sometimes degenerates into profuseness, and ends in madness and folly.

A sturdy, hardened sinner shall advance to the utmost pitch of impiety, with less reluctance than he took the first step while his conscience was yet vigilant and tender.

A good character when established should not be rested in as an end, but only employed as a means of doing still further good.