A man must learn to endure patiently what he cannot avoid conveniently.

I do not portray the thing in itself. I portray the passage; not a passing from one age to another, or, as the people put it, from seven years to seven years, but from day to day, from minute to minute.

I love a friendship that flatters itself in the sharpness and vigor of its communications.

Tis faith alone that vividly and certainly comprehends the deep mysteries of our religion.

There is indeed a certain sense of gratification when we do a good deed that gives us inward satisfaction, and a generous pride that accompanies a good conscience…These testimonies of a good conscience are pleasant; and such a natural pleasure is very beneficial to us; it is the only payment that can never fail. “On Repentance

The truth of these days is not that which really is, but what every man persuades another man to believe.

Necessity is a violent school-mistress.