Gold is the fool's curtain, which hides all his defects from the world.

It is much safer to reconcile an enemy than to conquer him; victory may deprive him of his poison, but reconciliation of his will.

In business, three things are necessary: knowledge, temper, and time.

I love the man that is modestly valiant; that stirs not till he most needs, and then to purpose. A continued patience I commend not.

The boundary of man is moderation. When once we pass that pale our guardian angel quits his charge of us.

To trust God when we have securities in our iron chest is easy, but not thankworthy; but to depend on him for what we cannot see, as it is more hard for man to do, so it is more acceptable to God.

God has made no one absolute.