Every man's vanity ought to be his greatest shame; and every man's folly ought to be his greatest secret.

To bear adversity with an equal mind is both the sign and glory of a brave spirit.

When the flesh presents thee with delights, then present thyself with dangers; where the world possesses thee with vain hopes, there possess thyself with true fear; when the devil brings thee oil, bring thou vinegar. The way to be safe is never to be secure.

The light of the understanding, humility kindleth and pride covereth.

In all thy actions think God sees thee; and in all His actions labor to see Him; that will make thee fear Him; this will move thee to love Him; the fear of God is the beginning of knowledge, and the knowledge of God is the perfection of love.

Wisdom not only gets, but once got, retains.

Other vices make their own way; this makes way for all vices. He that is a drunkard is qualified for all vice.