Persons of mean understandings, not so inquisitive, nor so well instructed, are made good Christians, and by reverence and obedience, implicity believe, and abide by their belief.

The only good histories are those written by those who had command in the events they describe.

Our religion is made to eradicate vices, instead it encourages them, covers them, and nurtures them.

Intemperance is the plaque of sensuality, and temperance is not its bane but its seasoning.

Confidence in others' honesty is no light testimony of one's own integrity.

Rejoice in the things that are present; all else is beyond thee.

When I play with my cat, who knows whether she is not amusing herself with me more than I with her.