Commonly we say a judgment falls upon a man for something in him we cannot abide.

Preaching, in the first sense of the word, ceased as soon as ever the gospel was written.

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

Pride may be allowed to this or that degree, else a man cannot keep up his dignity.

Pride may be allowed to this or that degree, else a man cannot keep up dignity. In gluttony there must be eating, in drunkenness there must be drinking; 'tis not the eating, and 'tis not the drinking that must be blamed, but the excess. So in pride.

Old friends are best. King James used to call for his old shoes; they were the easiest for his feet.

The happiness of married life depends upon making small sacrifices with readiness and cheerfulness.