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

When we have practiced good actions awhile, they become easy; when they are easy, we take pleasure in them; when they please us, we do them frequently; and then, by frequency of act, they grow into a habit.

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.

The angriest person in a controversy is the one most liable to be in the wrong.

Let no man deceive you with vain words or vain hopes or false notions of a slight and sudden repentance. As if heaven were a hospital founded on purpose to receive all sick and maimed persons that, when they can live no longer to the lusts of the flesh and the sinful pleasures of this world, can but put up a cold and formal petition to be admitted there. No, no, as sure as God is true, they shall never see the Kingdom of God who, instead of seeking it in the first place, make it their last refuge and retreat.

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

Fill each day with light and heart.