It is admirable to consider how many millions of people come into, and go out of the world, ignorant of themselves and of the world they have lived in.

Always remember to bound thy thoughts to the present occasion.

My prison shall be my grave before I will budge a jot; for I owe my conscience to no mortal man.

Children, Fear God; that is to say, have an holy awe upon your minds to avoid that which is evil, and a strict care to embrace and do that which is good.

Wherefore, brethren, let us be careful neither to out-go our guide, nor yet loiter behind him; since he that makes haste, may miss his way, and he that stays behind, lose his guide.

Passion is the mob of the man, that commits a riot upon his reason.

Justice is the insurance which we have on our lives and property. Obedience is the premium which we pay for it.