I thank Thee first because I was never robbed before; second, because although they took my purse they did not take my life; third, because although they took my all, it was not much; and fourth because it was I who was robbed, and not I who robbed.

In order to the attaining of all useful knowledge this is most necessary, that we fear God; we are not qualified to profit by the instructions that are given us unless our minds be possessed with a holy reverence of God, and every thought within us be brought into obedience to Him.... As all our knowledge must take rise from the fear of God, so it must tend to it as its perfection and centre. Those know enough who know how to fear God, who are careful in every thing to please Him and fearful of offending Him in any thing; this is the Alpha and Omega of knowledge.

They have most satisfaction in themselves, and consequently the sweetest relish of their creature comforts.

Brown bread and the Gospel is good fare.

May Christ be our joy, our confidence, our all. May we daily be made more like to Him, and more devoted to His service.

Though He had so much work to do with others, yet He [Jesus] chose sometimes to be alone, to set us an example.

Men of polite learning and a liberal education.