The Word of God proves the truth of religion; the corruption of man, its necessity; government, its advantages.

Have the courage to face a difficulty lest it kick you harder than you bargain for.

We rise to fortune by successive steps; we descend by only one.

The instability of our tastes is the occasion of the irregularity of our lives.

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

Religion has nothing more to fear than not being sufficiently understood.

It is having in some measure a sort of wit to know how to use the wit of others.