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.

Marriage is a desperate thing.

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

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.

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

Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another.

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