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.

The greater absurdities are, the more strongly they evince the falsity of that supposition from whence they flow.

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

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

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

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

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