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

A man's opinion is in others; his being is in himself.

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

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.

Rich people should consider that they are only trustees for what they possess, and should show their wealth to be more in doing good than merely in having it. They should not reserve their benevolence for purposes after they are dead, for those who give not of their property till they die show that they would not then if they could keep it any longer.

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

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.