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.

A just and wise magistrate is a blessing as extensive as the community to which he belongs; a blessing which includes all other blessings whatsoever that relate to this life.

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.

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

Few consider how much we are indebted to government, because few can represent how wretched mankind would be without it.

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

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.