For as men in battle are continually in the way of shot, so we, in this world, are ever within the reach of Temptation.

If we would mend the World, we should mend Ourselves; and teach our Children to be, not what we are, but what they should be.

A private Life is to be preferrd; the Honour and Gain of publick Posts, bearing no proportion with the Comfort of it.

Make few resolutions, but keep them strictly

Never marry but for love; but see that thou lov'st what is lovely.

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.

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