Prayer is the breath of the new man, drawing in the air of mercy in petitions, and returning it in praises; it proves and maintains the spiritual life.

Death to a good man is his release from the imprisonment of this world, and his departure to the enjoyments of another world.

Goodness makes greatness truly valuable, and greatness make goodness much more serviceable.

The flower of youth never appears more beautiful than when it bends toward the sun of righteousness.

Here is bread, which strengthens man's heart, and therefore is called the staff of Life.

A modest dress is a very good thing, if it be the genuine indication of a humble heart, and is to instruct; but it is a bad thing if it be the hypocritical disguise of a proud ambitious heart, and is to deceive. Let men be really as good as they seem to be, but not seem to be better than really they are.

They that die by famine die by inches.