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

Sense shines with double lustre when set in humility.

Show is not substance; realities govern wise men.

Love grows. Lust wastes by Enjoyment, and the Reason is, that one springs from an Union of Souls, and the other from an Union of Sense.

If thou wouldst rule well, thou must rule for God, and to do that, thou must be ruled by him. Those who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.

He who gives to the poor, lends to the Lord. But it may be said, not improperly, the Lord lends to us to give to the poor.

Peace can only be secured by justice; never by force of arms.