The passions are the gales of life; and it is religion only that can prevent them from rising into a tempest.

Speak softly. It is far better to rule by love than fear.Speak softly. Let no harsh words mar the good we may do here.

The stars, that in their courses roll, Have much instruction given; But Thy good Word informs my soul How I may climb to Heaven.

Fancy and humour, early and constantly indulged in, may expect an old age overrun with follies.

It is not to be expected that we should love God supremely if we have not known him to be more desirable than all other things.

Talking over the things which you have read with your companions fixes them on the mind.

When two or three sciences are pursued at the same time if one of them be dry, as logic, let another be more entertaining, to secure the mind from weariness.