Some things will not bear much zeal; and the more earnest we are about them, the less we recommend ourselves to the approbation of sober and considerate men.

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

Fill each day with light and heart.

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.

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

Abstinence is many times very helpful to the end of religion.

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