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

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?

Riches are a blessing or a curse to a man according as he has or has not a heart to make good use of them.

God's favour is happiness.

Those that set God always before them and walk before him with all their hearts, shall find him as good as his word and better; he will both keep covenant with them and show mercy to them.

Prayer is the midwife of mercy, that helps to bring it forth.

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