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

He who performs his duty in a station of great power must needs incur the utter enmity of many, and the high displeasure of more.

Those good men who take such pleasure in relieving the miserable for Christ's sake, would not have been less forward to minister onto Christ Himself.

The priesthood hath in all nations, and all religions, been held highly venerable.

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

A good man not only forbears those gratifications which are forbidden by reason and religion, but even restrains himself in unforbidden instances.

From mere success nothing can be concluded in favor of any nation upon whom it is bestowed.