All truth is given by revelation, either general or special, and it must be received by reason. Reason is the God-given means for discovering the truth that God discloses, whether in his world or his Word. While God wants to reach the heart with truth, he does not bypass the mind.

Resolved, never to lose one moment of time; but improve it the most profitable way I possibly can.

The beauty of the world consists wholly of sweet mutual consents, either within itself or with the supreme being.

A true love for God must begin with a delight in His holiness, and not with a delight in any other attribute; for no other attribute is truly lovely without this.

There is, therefore, no difficulty in answering such questions as these. What cause was there why the Universe was placed in such a part of Space? and, Why was the Universe created at such a Time? for, if there be no Space beyond the Universe, it was impossible that it should be created in another place; and if there was no Time before, it was impossible it should be created at another time.

He that sees the beauty of holiness or true moral good ,sees the greatest and most important thing in the world.

Resolved, never to do anything out of revenge.