The anger of a meek man is like fire struck out of steel, hard to be got out, and when it is, soon gone.

Those who deceive others, deceive themselves, as they will find at last, to their cost.

Why wilt thou be so sottish, such an enemy to thyself, as to prefer puddle-water, and that poisoned too and stolen, before pure living waters out of thy own well?

Those that are above business.

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.

None so blind, so deaf, as those that will not hear, that will not see.

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