He that hath a scrupulous conscience is like a horse that is not well weighed; he starts at every bird that flies out of the hedge.

He that has not religion to govern his morality, is not a dram better than my mastiff-dog; so long as you stroke him, and please him, and do not pinch him, he will play with you as finely as may be, he is a very good moral mastiff; but if you hurt him, he will fly in your face, and tear out your throat.

Marriage is a desperate thing.

Money makes a man laugh.

No man is the wiser for his learning; it may administer matter to work in, or objects to work upon; but wit and wisdom are born with a man.

Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us.

While you are upon earth, enjoy the good things that are here (to that end were they given), and be not melancholy, and wish yourself in heaven.