The unspoken word never defeats one. What one does not say does not have to be explained.

Charity is ... a universal remedy against discord, and an holy cement for mankind.

Above all things endeavor to breed them up the love of virtue, and that holy plain way of it which we have lived in, that the world in no part of it get into my family. I had rather they we're homely than finely bred as to outward behavior; yet I love sweetness mixed with gravity, and cheerfulness tempered with sobriety.

Wherefore, brethren, let us be careful neither to out-go our guide, nor yet loiter behind him; since he that makes haste, may miss his way, and he that stays behind, lose his guide.

Let the people think they govern and they will be governed.

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

True godliness does not turn men out of the world, but enables them to live better in it and excites their endeavors to mend it.