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.

Every man hath greater assurance that God is good and just than he can have of any subtle speculations about predestination and the decrees of God.

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.

Malice and hatred are very fretting and vexatious, and apt to make our minds sore and uneasy; but he that can moderate these affections will find ease in his mind.

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

Is not he imprudent, who, seeing the tide making haste towards him apace, will sleep till the sea overwhelms him?

There is one way whereby we may secure our riches, and make sure friends to ourselves of them,--by laying them out in charity.