Genius without religion is only a lamp on the outer gate of a palace; it may serve to cast a gleam of light on those that are without, while the inhabitant sits in darkness.

Going to the opera, like getting drunk, is a sin that carries its own punishment with it.

I am persuaded that there is no affection of the human heart more exquisitely pure, than that which is felt by a grateful son towards a mother.

All desire the gifts of God, but they do not desire God.

Resentment is an evil so costly to our peace that we should find it more cheap to forgive even were it no more right.

we contrive to make revenge itself look like religion. We call down thunder on many a head under pretence, that those on whom we invoke it are God's enemies, when perhaps we invoke it because they are ours.

When thou hast truly thanked the Lord for every blessing sent, But little time will then remain for murmur or lament.