Imperfections would not be half so much taken notice of, if vanity did not make proclamation of them.

There is no creature so contemptible but by resolution may gain his point.

Men are not to be judged by their looks, habits, and appearances; but by the character of their lives and conversations, and by their works.

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.

It is not the place, nor the condition, but the mind alone what it compares its situation to that can make anyone happy or miserable. Compare it to something better - result envy, frustration and sadness. Compare it to something worse - relief, gratitude and happiness.

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?

Riches are gotten with pain, kept with care, and lost with grief. The cares of riches lie heavier upon a good man than the inconveniences of an honest poverty.