Nothing fools people as much as extreme passion.

The godly man contrarily is afraid of nothing; not of God, because he knows Him his best friend, and will not hurt him; not of Satan, because he cannot hurt him; not of afflictions, because he knows they come from a loving God, and end in his good; not of the creatures, since "the very stones in the field are in league with Him;" not of himself, since his conscience is at peace.

If the sun of God's countenance shine upon me, I may well be content to be wet with the rain of affliction.

Not to be afflicted is a sign of weakness; for, therefore God imposeth no more on me, because He sees I can bear no more.

Seldom was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.

Virtues go ever in troops; they go so thick, that sometimes some are hid in the crowd; which yet are, but appear not.

If religion might be judged of according to men's intentions, there would scarcely be any idolatry in the world.