The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.

Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.

Roam abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall come when thou must quit it for good.

When a mean wretch cannot vie with another in virtue, out of his wickedness he begins to slander. The abject envious wretch will slander the virtuous man when absent, but when brought face to face his loquacious tongue becomes dumb.

The world is not a courtroom There is no judge no jury no plaintiff. This is a caravan filled with eccentric beings telling wondrous stories about God.

Liberty is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it. Be assured that men most commonly seek to oblige thee only that they may engage thee to serve them.

If wisdom was to cease throughout the world, no one would suspect himself of ignorance.