Merit and good works is the end of man's motion; and conscience of the same is the accomplishment of man's rest; for if a man can be partaker of God's theatre, he shall likewise be partaker of God's rest.

I doubt not, but from self-evident Propositions, by necessary Consequences, as incontestable as those in Mathematics, the measures of right and wrong might be made out.

Mathematical proofs, like diamonds, are hard and clear, and will be touched with nothing but strict reasoning.

There is frequently more to be learned from the unexpected questions of a child than the discourses of men.

Habits wear more constantly and with greatest force than reason, which, when we have most need of it, is seldom fairly consulted, and more rarely obeyed

In the discharge of thy place set before thee the best examples; for imitation is a globe of precepts.

Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed.