I dare not think that any supercelestial heaven, or whatsoever else ... was increate and eternal. And as for the place of God before the world created, the finite wisdom of mortal men hath no perception of it; neither can it limit the seat of infinite power, no more than infinite power itself can be limited; for his place is in himself, whom no magnitude else can contain.

It would be an unspeakable advantage, both to the public and private, if men would consider that great truth, that no man is wise or safe but he that is honest.

No man is esteemed for colorful garments except by fools and women.

Because all men are apt to flatter themselves, to entertain the addition of other men's praises is most perilous.

The difference between a rich man and a poor man is this--the former eats when he pleases, and the latter when he can get it.

But from this earth, this grave, this dust, My God shall raise me up, I trust.

No one can take less pains than to hold his tongue. Hear much, and speak little; for the tongue is the instrument of the greatest good and greatest evil that is done in the world.