For many ages it has been allowed by sensible men, Nihil est in intellectu quod non fuit prius in sensu: That is, There is nothing in the understanding which was not first perceived by some of the senses. All the knowledge which we naturally have is originally derived from our senses. And therefore those who want any sense cannot have the least knowledge or idea of the objects of that sense; as they that never had sight have not the least knowledge or conception of light or colours.

The best helps to growth in grace are the ill usage, the affronts, and the losses which befall us. We should receive them with all thankfulness, as preferable to all others, were it only on this account, that our will has no part therein.

People who wish to be offended will always find some occasion for taking offense.

And now run the race which is set before thee, in the royal way of universal love.

Cleanliness is indeed next to godliness.

Let your words be the genuine picture of your heart.

Think not the bigotry of another is any excuse for your own.