I have seldom seen much ostentation and much learning met together. The sun, rising and declining, makes long shadows; at mid day, when he is highest, none at all.

Moderation is the silken string running through the pearl chain of all virtues.

How apt nature is, even in those who profess an eminence in holiness, to raise and maintain animosities against those whose calling or person they pretend to find cause to dislike!

Good prayers never come creeping home. I am sure I shall receive either what I ask, or what I should ask.

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

Sorrows, because they are lingering guests, I will entertain but moderately, knowing that the more they are made of the longer they will continue: and for pleasures, because they stay not, and do but call to drink at my door, I will use them as passengers with slight respect. He is his own best friend that makes the least of both of them.

I have seldom seen much ostentation and much learning met together.