Humor is the offspring of man; it comes forth like Minerva, fully armed from the brain.

He that serves God for Money, will serve the Devil for better Wages.

Tis not necessity, but opinion, that makes men miserable; and when we come to be fancy-sick, there's no cure.

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.

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

Ingratitude is abhorred by God and man.