Confidence is the illusion born of accidental success.

Too many instances there are of daring men, who by presuming to sound the deep things of religion, have cavilled and argued themselves out of all religion.

All His glory and beauty come from within, and there He delights to dwell, His visits there are frequent, His conversation sweet, His comforts refreshing; and His peace passing all understanding.

Leave off that excessive desire of knowing; therein is found much distraction. There are many things the knowledge of which is of little or no profit to the soul.

If we live in peace ourselves, we in turn may bring peace to others. A peaceable man does more good than a learned one.

Grant me prudently to avoid him that flatters me, and to endure patiently him that contradicts me.

A book has but one voice, but it does not instruct everyone alike.