The visible order of the universe proclaims a supreme intelligence.

The majesty of the Scriptures strikes me with admiration, as the purity of the gospel has its influence on my heart.

When my reason is afloat, my faith cannot long remain in suspense, and I believe in God as firmly as in any other truth whatever; in short, a thousand motives draw me to the consolatory side, and add the weight of hope to the equilibrium of reason.

Consolation indiscreetly pressed upon us, when we are suffering undue affliction, only serves to increase our pain, and to render our grief more poignant.

One thinks himself the master of others, and still remains a greater slave than they.

Do not judge, and you will never be mistaken.

All that time is lost which might be better employed.