Too much is a vanity; enough is a feast.

I'll ne'er distrust my God for cloth and bread while lilies flourish and the raven 's fed.

Before thy undertaking of any design, weigh the glory of thy action with the danger of the attempt; if the glory outweigh the danger, it is cowardice to neglect it; if the danger exceed the glory, it is rashness to attempt it; if the balances stand poised, let thy own genius cast them.

Heaven finds an ear when sinners find a tongue.

Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word 'satiety.'

Flatter not thyself in thy faith in God if thou hast not charity for thy neighbor.

If thy desire to raise thy fortunes encourage thy delights to the casts of fortune, be wise betimes, lest thou repent too late; what thou gettest, thou gainest by abused providence; what thou losest, thou losest by abused patience; what thou winnest is prodigally spent; what thou losest is prodigally lost; it is an evil trade that prodigally drives; and a bad voyage where the pilot is blind.