Of all virtues and dignities of the mind, goodness is the greatest, being the character of the Deity; and without it, man is a busy, mischievous, wretched thing.

Because indeed there was never law, or sect, or opinion, did so much magnify goodness, as the Christian religion doth.

Of all virtues and dignities of the mind, goodness is the greatest, being the character of the Deity; and without it, man is a busy, mischievous, wretched thing.

A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.

I had rather believe all the fables in the Legends and the Talmud and the Alcoran, than that this universal frame is without a mind.

I am nothing more than a wretched man that needs God's mercy and grace. I am redeemed by the blood of the Lamb of God Jesus Christ.