None so nearly disposed to scoffing at religion as those who have accustomed themselves to swear on trifling occasions.

Are we proud and passionate, malicious and revengeful? Is this to be like-minded with Christ, who was meek and lowly?

If God were not a necessary Being of Himself, He might almost seem to be made for the use and benefit of men.

Great is the advantage of patience.

Fear is that passion which hath the greatest power over us, and by which God and His laws take the surest hold of us.

It is pleasant to be virtuous and good, because that is to excel many others; it is pleasant to grow better, because that is to excel ourselves; it is pleasant to mortify and subdue our lusts, because that is victory; it is pleasant to command our appetites and passions, and to keep them in due order within the bounds of reason and religion, because this is empire.

Integrity gains strength by use.