Religion is nothing else but love of God and man.

Anything less than full justice is cruelty.

Rarely promise, but, if lawful, constantly perform.

A good end cannot sanctify evil means; nor must we ever do evil that good may come of it. We are too ready to retaliate, rather than forgive, or gain by love and information. And yet we could hurt no man that we believe loves us. Let us, then, try what love will do: for if men do once see that we love them, we should soon find they would not harm us. Force may subdue, but love gains; and he that forgives first, wins the laurel.

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

True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment.

If thou wouldn't conquer thy weakness thou must not gratify it.