It is wise not to seek a secret, and honest not to reveal one.

Is it reasonable to take it ill, that anybody desires of us that which is their own? All we have is the Almighty's; and shall not God have his own when he calls for it?

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

The tallest Trees are most in the Power of the Winds, and Ambitious Men of the Blasts of Fortune.

You are Englishmen; mind your privileges, give not away your right.

I know no religion that destroys courtesy, civility, and kindness.

We have a call to do good, as often as we have the power and occasion.