Neither despise nor oppose what thou dost not understand.

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

What man in his right mind would conspire his own hurt? Men are beside themselves when they transgress against their convictions.

Love is indeed Heaven upon Earth; since Heaven above would not be Heaven without it: For where there is not Love; there is Fear: But perfect Love casts out Fear. And yet we naturally fear most to offend what we most Love.

If a civil word or two will render a man happy, he must be a wretch indeed who will not tell them to him.

Where charity keeps pace with gain, industry is blessed.

Naked Truth needs no shift.