Force may subdue, but love gains, and he that forgives first wins the laurel.

O Lord, help me not to despise or oppose what I do not understand.

Many able Gardeners and Husbandmen are yet Ignorant of the Reason of their Calling; as most Artificers are of the Reason of their own Rules that govern their excellent Workmanship. But a Naturalist and Mechanick of this sort is Master of the Reason of both, and might be of the Practice too, if his Industry kept pace with his Speculation; which were every commendable; and without which he cannot be said to be a complete Naturalist or Mechanick.

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

Let us try what love will do.

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

If thou wouldst conquer thy weakness, thou must never gratify it. No man is compelled to evil: his consent only makes it his. It is no sin to be tempted, but to be overcome.