If God be infinitely holy, just, and good, He must take delight in those creatures that resemble Him most in these perfections.

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.

The temptations of prosperity insinuate themselves after a gentle, but very powerful manner; so that we are but little aware of them and less able to withstand them.

It's attention to detail that makes the difference between average and stunning.

Nothing can be reckoned good or bad to us in this life, any further than it indisposes us for the enjoyment of another.

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

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