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

The bodies of the damned shall be crowded together in hell, like grapes in a wine-press, which press one another till they burst; every distinct sense and organ shall be assailed with its own appropriate and most exquisite sufferings.

The devil does not tempt people whom he finds suitably employed.

Certain it is, that as nothing can better do it; so there is nothing greater, for which God made our tongues, next to reciting His praises, than to minister comfort to a weary soul.

Too quick a sense of constant infelicity.

Know that you are your greatest enemy, but also your greatest friend.

Lust is a captivity of the reason and an enraging of the passions. It hinders business and distracts counsel. It sins against the body and weakens the soul.