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

The better day, the worse deed.

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.

You may as soon find a living man who does not breathe, as a living Christian who does not pray.

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

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

Sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions.