Wit and wisdom differ; wit is upon the sudden turn, wisdom is bringing about ends.

Pleasures are all alike simply considered in themselves: he that hunts, or he that governs the commonwealth, they both please themselves alike, only we commend that, whereby we ourselves receive some benefit.

A wise man should never resolve upon anything, at least, never let the world know his resolution, for if he cannot reach that he is ashamed.

Never tell your resolution beforehand, or it's twice as onerous a duty.

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

Twas an unhappy Division that has been made between Faith and Works; though in my Intellect I may divide them, just as in the Candle I know there is both Light and Heat. But yet, put out the Candle, and they are both gone.

Abundance consists not alone in material possession, but in an uncovetous spirit.