The art of using deceit and cunning grow continually weaker and less effective to the user.

To be able to bear provocation is an argument of great reason, and to forgive it of a great mind.

To be happy is not only to be freed from the pains and diseases of the body, but from anxiety and vexation of spirit; not only to enjoy the pleasures of sense, but peace of conscience and tranquillity of mind.

With the history of Moses no book in the world, in point of antiquity, can contend.

Take away God and religion, and men live to no purpose, without proposing any worthy end of life to themselves.

He who is sincere hath the easiest task in the world, for, truth being always consistent with itself, he is put to no trouble about his words and actions; it is like traveling in a plain road, which is sure to bring you to your journey's end better than byways in which many lose themselves.

Piety and virtue are not only delightful for the present, but they leave peace and contentment behind them.