Things that were hard to bear are sweet to remember.

It is dishonorable to say one thing and think another; how much more dishonorable to write one thing and think another.

Let him that hath done the good office conceal it; let him that received it disclose it.

The first step in a person's salvation is knowledge of their sin.

That loss is most discreditable which is caused by negligence.

No man is born wise; but wisdom and virtue require a tutor; though we can easily learn to be vicious without a master.

Calamity is virtue's opportunity.