We term sleep a death, and yet it is waking that kills us, and destroys those spirits that are the house of life.

Therefore for Spirits, I am so far from denying their existence that I could easily believe, that not only whole Countries, but particular persons, have their Tutelary and Guardian Angels.

Things evidently false are not only printed, but many things of truth most falsely set forth.

Yes, even amongst wiser militants, how many wounds have been given, and credits slain, for the poor victory of an opinion, or beggarly conquest of a distinction.

Flattery is a juggler, and no kin unto sincerity.

Miserable men commiserate not themselves; bowelless unto others, and merciless unto their own bowels.

Be deaf unto the suggestions of tale-bearers, calumniators, pick-thank or malevolent detractors, who, while quiet men sleep, sowing the tares of discord and division, distract the tranquillity of charity and all friendly society. These are the tongues that set the world on fire--cankerers of reputation, and, like that of Jonah's gourd, wither a good name in a single night.