We are apt to be very pert at censuring others, where we will not endure advice.

Choose a friend as thou dost a wife, till death separate you.

It would go a long way to caution and direct people in their use of the world that they would better studied and known in the creation of it. For how could man find the confidence to abuse it, while they should see the Great Creator stare them in the face, in all and every part thereof?

Never chide with anger, but instruction.

In the rush and noise of life, as you have intervals, step home within yourselves and be still. Wait upon God, and feel His good presence; this will carry you evenly through your day's business.

I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do ... let me do it now.

True godliness does not turn men out of the world, but enables them to live better in it and excites their endeavors to mend it.