There is one sure criterion of judgment as to religious faith in doctrinal matters; can you reduce it to practice? If not, have none of it.
Servility is disgusting to a truly noble character, and engenders only contempt.
It is the nature of intellect to strive to improve in intellectual power.
Lenity has almost always wisdom and justice on its side.
If we are at peace with God and our own conscience, what enemy among men need we fear?
There is nothing that needs to be said in an unkind manner.