The little and short sayings of nice And excellent men are of great value, like the dust of gold, or the least sparks of diamonds.

In all the affairs of this world, so much reputation is in reality so much power.

Religion in a magistrate strengthens his authority, because it procures veneration, and gains a reputation to it. In all the affairs of this world, so much reputation is in reality so much power.

Zeal is fit for wise men, but flourishes chiefly among fools.

Wisdom and understanding are synonymous words; they consist of two propositions, which are not distinct in sense, but one and the same thing variously expressed.

Men expect that religion should cost them no pains, that happiness should drop into their laps without any design and endeavor on their part, and that, after they have done what they please while they live, God should snatch them up to heaven when they die. But though the commandments of God be not grievous, yet it is fit to let men know that they are not thus easy.

Next to the wicked lives of men, nothing is so great a disparagement and weakening to religion as the divisions of Christians.