The very soul of the slothful does effectually but lie drowsing in his body, and the whole man is totally given up to his senses.

Wickedness may prosper for awhile, but in the long run, he that sets all the knaves at work will pay them.

He that contemns a shrew to the degree of not descending to words with her does worse than beat her.

Ingratitude is abhorred by God and man.

To be longing for this thing to-day and for that thing to-morrow; to change likings for loathings, and to stand wishing and hankering at a venture--how is it possible for any man to be at rest in this fluctuant, wandering humor and opinion?

Men talk as if they believed in God, but they live as if they thought there was none; their vows and promises are no more than words, of course.

There are braying men in the world, as well as braying asses; for what is loud and senseless talking any other than away of braying?