Love is indeed Heaven upon Earth; since Heaven above would not be Heaven without it: For where there is not Love; there is Fear: But perfect Love casts out Fear. And yet we naturally fear most to offend what we most Love.

False-dealing travels a short road, and surely detected.

He that does good for good's sake seeks neither paradise nor reward, but he is sure of both in the end.

Show is not substance; realities govern wise men.

Content not thyself that thou art virtuous in the general; for one link being wanting, the chain is defective.

The Country is both the Philosopher's Garden and his Library, in which he Reads and Contemplates the Power, Wisdom and Goodness of God.

Never marry but for love; but see that thou lov'st what is lovely.