Not to be provok'd is best: But if mov'd, never correct till the fume is spent; for every stroke our fury strikes, is sure to hit our selves at last.

The usefullest truths are plainest; and while we keep to them, our differences cannot rise high.

To have religion upon authority, and not upon conviction, is like a finger-watch, to be set forwards or backwards, as he pleases that has it in keeping.

Truth never lost ground by enquiry.

It is profitable wisdom to know when we have done enough: Much time and pains are spared in not flattering ourselves against probabilities.

Avoid popularity; it has many snares, and no real benefit.

Love is the hardest lesson in Christianity; but, for that reason, it should be most our care to learn it.