God took Eve from the side of Adam, not from his foot to be his menial or slave or servant, not from his head to be his mental superior, and did take him from that which is nearest his heart, that he might love her, and that which is under his arm, that he might protect her.

Hard words indeed break no bones, but many a heart has been broken by them.

As if men did not die fast enough, they are ingenious at finding out ways to destroy one another.

Were we to think more of our own mistakes and offences, we should be less apt to judge other people.

Brotherly love is the badge of Christ's disciples.

We must never promise ourselves any more than God has promised us.

The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity.