Marriage is divine in its institution, sacred in its union, holy in the mystery, sacramental in its signification, honourable in its appellative, religious in its employments: it is advantage to the societies of men, and it is "holiness to the Lord.

...Learn to give thanks for everything.

To preserve a man alive in the midst of so many chances and hostilities, is as great a miracle as to create him.

Marriage is the mother of the world. It preserves kingdoms, and fills cities and churches, and heaven itself.

God is everywhere present by His power. He rolls the orbs of heaven with His hand; He fixes the earth with His foot; He guides all creatures with His eye, and refreshes them with His influence; He makes the powers of hell to shake with His terrors, and binds the devils with His word.

Curiosity is the direct incontinence of the spirit.

Friendship is the strongest bond in the world.