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.

Death is but crossing the world, as friends do the seas; they live in one another still. For they must needs be present, that love and live in that which is omnipresent. In this divine glass, they see face to face; and their converse is free as well as pure. This is the comfort of friends, that though they may be said to die, yet their friendship and society are, in the best sense, ever present, because immortal.

Not to be provok'd is best: But if mov'd, never correct till the fume is spent; for every stroke our fury strikes, is sure to hit our selves at last.

God is better served in resisting a temptation to evil than in many formal prayers.

I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do ... let me do it now.

The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles.

Five things are requisite to a good officer — ability, clean hands, despatch, patience, and impartiality.