He who stops being better stops being good.

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.

Mr. Lely, I desire you would use all your skill to paint my picture truly like me, and not flatter me at all; but remark all these roughnesses, pimples, warts, and everything as you see me, otherwise I will never pay a farthing for it.

Catholicism is more than a religion, it is a political power. Therefore I'm led to believe there will be no peace in Ireland until the Catholic Church is crushed

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

What is all our histories, but God showing himself, shaking and trampling on everything that he has not planted.

My prayer is that God give me no longer life than I shall be glad to use mine office in edification, and not in destruction.