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.

Unruly ambition is deaf, not only to the advice of friends, but to the counsels and monitions of reason itself.

Some natures are so sour and ungrateful that they are never to be obliged.

What signifies the sound of words in prayer without the affection of the heart, and a sedulous application of the proper means that may naturally lead us to such an end?

Some read books only with a view to find fault, while others read only to be taught; the former are like venomous spiders, extracting a poisonous quality, where the latter, like the bees, sip out a sweet and profitable juice.

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

By one delay after another they spin out their whole lives, till there's no more future left for them.