It were happy if we studied nature more in natural things; and acted according to nature, whose rules are few, plain, and most reasonable.

Next to God, thy parents.

The humble, meek, merciful, and just are everywhere of one religion; and when death has taken off the mask they will know one another, though the diverse liveries they wear here make them strangers.

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

They have a right to censure that have a heart to help.

Neither great nor good things were ever attained without loss and hardships. Those that would reap and not labour, must faint with the wind, and perish in disappointments; but an hair of my head shall not fall, without the providence of my Father that is over all.

O Lord, help me not to despise or oppose what I do not understand.