And, if I were so low that I accounted myself the worst of all, yet some would account themselves in worse case.
Joseph HallA reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was.
Joseph HallGod loves to see his creatures happy; our lawful delight is His; they know not God that think to please Him with making themselves miserable. The idolaters thought it a fit service for Baal to cut and lance themselves; never any holy man looked for thanks from the true God by wronging himself.
Joseph Hall