Frugality is good if liberality be joined with it. The first is leaving off superfluous expenses; the last is bestowing them to the benefit of others that need. The first without the last begets covetousness; the last without the first begets prodigality.

We need to stop arguing about Christ and start living like Christ.

Never chide with anger, but instruction.

Experience is a safe guide.

We are apt to be very pert at censuring others, where we will not endure advice.

Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.

The jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves.