Even the best things ill used become evils; and, contrarily, the worst things used well prove good.

Garments that have once one rent in them are subject to be torn on every nail, and glasses that are once cracked are soon broken; such is man's good name once tainted with just reproach.

What I have done is worthy of nothing but silence and forgetfulness, but what God has done for me is worthy of everlasting and thankful memory.

A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was.

Mark in what order: first, our calling; then, our election; not beginning with our election first. By our calling, arguing our election.

Tranquillity consisteth in a steadiness of the mind; and how can that vessel that is beaten upon by contrary waves and winds, and tottereth to either part, be said to keep a steady course? Resolution is the only mother of security.

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