"That conversation may answer the ends for which it was designed, the parties who are to join in it must come together…"

"The prejudice for Sir Isaac has been so great, that it has destroyed the intent of his undertaking, and his books hav…"

"Human learning, with the blessing of God upon it, introduces us to divine wisdom; and while we study the works of nat…"

"He who seldom thinks of heaven is not likely to get thither; as the only way to hit the mark is to keep the eye fixed…"

"When men cease to be faithful to their God, he who expects to find them so to each other will be much disappointed. T…"

"A little, with the blessing of God upon it, is better than a great deal, with the encumbrance of His curse; His bless…"

"Patience is the guardian of faith, the preserver of peace, the cherisher of love, the teacher of humility: Patience g…"

"Riches, honors and pleasure are the sweets which destroy the mind’s appetite for heavenly food; poverty, disgrace and…"

"Young trees in a thick forest are found to incline themselves towards that part through which the light penetrates, a…"

"Adversity borrows its sharpest sting from our impatience."