If thou desire the love of God and man, be humble, for the proud heart, as it loves none but itself, is beloved of none but itself. Humility enforces where neither virtue, nor strength, nor reason can prevail. – Francis Quarles
Flatter not thyself in thy faith in God if thou hast not charity for thy neighbor. – Francis Quarles
That friendship will not continue to the end which is begun for an end. – Francis Quarles
Let the fear of danger be a spur to prevent it he that fears not, gives advantage to the danger. – Francis Quarles
O that unbelievers would learn of faithful Abraham, and believe whatever is revealed from God, though they cannot fully comprehend it! Abraham knew God commanded him to offer up his son, and therefore believed, notwithstanding carnal reasoning might suggest may objections. – George Whitefield