A good end cannot sanctify evil means; nor must we ever do evil, that good may come of it... It is as great presumption to send our passions upon God's errands, as to palliate them with God's name... We are too ready to retailiate, rather than forgive, or gain by love and information. And yet we could hurt no man that we believe loves us. Let us try then what Love will do: for if men did once see we love them, we should soon find they would not harm us. Force may subdue, but Love gains: and he that forgives first, wins the laurel.

No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown.

Religion is the fear of God, and its demonstration good works; and faith is the root of both: For without faith we cannot please God; nor can we fear what we do not believe.

A good End cannot sanctify evil Means; nor must we ever do Evil, that Good may come of it.

It is a coal from God's altar must kindle our fire; and without fire, true fire, no acceptable sacrifice.

He that has more Knowledge than Judgment, is made for another Man's use more than his own.

Force may subdue, but love gains, and he that forgives first wins the laurel.