If any man whatsoever hath carried on the design of deposing the King and disinheriting his posterity; or if any man hath yet such a design he should be the greatest traitor and rebel in the world; but, since the Providence of God hath cast this upon us, I cannot but submit to Providence.

Do not trust the cheering, for those persons would shout as much if you or I were going to be hanged.

Those who stop being better stop being good.

Some people have food, but no appetite; others have an appetite, but no food. I have both. The Lord be praised.

I was by birth a gentleman, living neither in any considerable height nor yet in obscurity.

Work hard, trust in God, and keep your bowels open.

Necessity has no law.