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

It is little the sign of a wise or good man, to suffer temperance to be transgressed in order to purchase the repute of a generous entertainer.

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

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.

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

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.

There is a variety in tempers of good men.