The way, like the cross, is spiritual: that is an inward submission of the soul to the will of God, as it is manifested by the light of Christ in the consciences of men, though it be contrary to their own inclinations.

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

Never despise what you don't understand.

To be a man's own fool is bad enough, but the vain man is everybody's.

Knowledge is the treasure, but judgment the treasurer, of a wise man.

Kings in this world should imitate God, their mercy should be above their works.

True Godliness doesn't turn men out of the world, but enables them to live better in it, and excites their endeavors to mend it. ...We have nothing that we can call our own; no, not our selves: for we are all but Tenants, and at Will, too, of the great Lord of our selves, and the rest of this great farm, the World that we live upon.