Adultery itself in its principle is many times nothing but a curious inquisition after, and envy of another man's enclosed pleasures: and there have been many who refused fairer objects that they might ravish an enclosed woman from her retirement and single possessor.

Every act of virtue is an ingredient unto reward.

Temperance is reason's girdle and passion's bridle, the strength of the soul and the foundation of virtue.

Too quick a sense of constant infelicity.

When thou receivest praise, take it indifferently, and return it to God, the giver of the gift, or blesser of the action.

This temporal fire is but a painted fire in respect of that penetrating and real fire in hell.

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.