A religion without mystery must be a religion without God.

The Holy Ghost is certainly the best preacher in the world, and the words of Scripture the best sermons.

Curiosity is the direct incontinence of the spirit.

Too quick a sense of constant infelicity.

Many are idly busy; Domitian was busy, but then it was in catching flies.

Drunkenness is an immoderate affection and use of drink. That I call immoderation that is besides or beyond that order of good things for which God hath given us the use of drink.

The pharisees minded what God spoke, but not what He intended. They were busy in the outward work of the hand, but incurious of the affections and choice of the heart. So God was served in the letter, they did not much inquire into His purpose; and therefore they were curious to wash their hands, but cared not to purify their hearts.