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

We look after religion as the butcher did after his knife, when he had it in his mouth.

The Parish makes the constable, and when the constable is made, he governs the Parish.

We see the judges look like lions, but we do not see who moves them.

Talk what you will of the Jews,--that they are cursed: they thrive wherever they come; they are able to oblige the prince of their country by lending him money; none of them beg; they keep together; and as for their being hated, why, Christians hate one another as much.

To preach long, loud, and Damnation, is the way to be cried up. We love a man that damns us, and we run after him again to save us.

Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why He should grant this or that; He knows best wheat is good for us. If your boy should ask you for a suit of clothes and give you reasons, would you endure it? You know his needs better than he; let him ask for a suit of clothes.