Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children.

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

Death cannot kill what never dies.

Above all things endeavor to breed them up the love of virtue, and that holy plain way of it which we have lived in, that the world in no part of it get into my family. I had rather they we're homely than finely bred as to outward behavior; yet I love sweetness mixed with gravity, and cheerfulness tempered with sobriety.

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.

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

The way, like the cross, is spiritual: that is an inward submission of the soul to the will of God, as it is manifested by the light of Christ in the consciences of men, though it be contrary to their own inclinations.