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.

Ye shall fear every man his mother and his father.

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

Too quick a sense of constant infelicity.

For there is some virtue or other to be exercised, whatever happens.

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

Whatsoever we beg of God, let us also work for it.