Learning gives us a fuller conviction of the imperfections of our nature; which one would think, might dispose us to modesty.

It is a difficult task to talk to the purpose, and to put life and perspicuity into our discourse.

The road to heaven lies as near by water as by land.

He that would be a master must draw from the life as well as copy from originals, and join theory and experience together.

Vanity is a strong temptation to lying; it makes people magnify their merit, over flourish their family, and tell strange stories of their interest and acquaintance.

Everyone has a fair turn to be as great as he pleases.

Patient waiting is often the highest way of doing God's will.