We are told truly that meekness and modesty are the rich and charming garments of the soul. The less showy our outward attire is, the more distinctly and brilliantly does the beauty of these inner garments shine.

Though our Savior's passion is over, his compassion is not.

Let us then try what Love will do: For if Men do once see we love them, we should soon find they would not harm us.

Much reading is an oppression of the mind, and extinguishes the natural candle, which is the reason of so many senseless scholars in the world.

Less judgment than wit is more sail than ballast.

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.

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