If time be a ring of gold, opportunity is the rich diamond that gives it both its value and glory.
John FlavelAnd now let us consider and marvel that ever this great and blessed God should be so much concerned, as you have heard He is in all His providences, about such vile, despicable worms as we are! He does not need us, but is perfectly blessed and happy in Himself without us. We can add nothing to Him.
John FlavelSuppose that by revenge you might destroy one enemy; yet, by exercising the Christian's temper you might conquer threeโโโyour own lust, Satan's temptation, and your enemy's heart.
John Flavel