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.

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

Truth never lost ground by enquiry.

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.

Unless virtue guide us our choice must be wrong.

Nor yet be overeager in pursuit of any thing; for the mercurial too often happen to leave judgment behind them, and sometimes make work for repentance.

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