Deep is the sea, and deep is hell, but pride mineth deeper; it is coiled as a poisonous worm about the foundations of the soul.

Reason refuseth its homage to a God who can be fully understood.

Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh.

Be understood in thy teaching, and instruct to this measure of capacity; precepts and rules are repulsive to a child, but happy illustration winneth him.

If thou art master to thyself, circumstances shall harm thee little.

Thou hast seen many sorrows, travel-stained pilgrim of the world, But that which hath vexed thee most, hath been the looking for evil; And though calamities have crossed thee, and misery been heaped on thy head, Yet ills that never happened, have chiefly made thee wretched.

Lies can destroy, but not create.