The Scripture saith, The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God; it is not said, The fool hath thought in his heart; so as he rather saith it, by rote to himself, as that he would have, than that he can thoroughly believe it, or be persuaded of it....It appeareth in nothing more, that atheism is rather in the lip, than in the heart of man.

The human understanding is no dry light, but receives an infusion from the will and affections... What a man had rather were true he more readily believes.

Jesus would have been one of the best photographers that ever existed. He was always looking at the beauty of people souls. In fact Jesus was constantly making pictures of God in people's life by looking at their souls and exposing them to his light.

Look to make your course regular, that men may know beforehand what they may expect.

He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune; for they are impediments to great enterprises, either of virtue or mischief.

It's such an extraordinary supple medium that you never do quite know what paint will do.

I usually accept bribes from both sides so that tainted money can never influence my decision.