To mark all that I say in conversation, merely to beget in others, a good opinion of myself, and examine it. - Jonathan Edwards

A greater absurdity cannot be thought of than a morose, hard-hearted, covetous, proud, malicious Christian.

Resolved, that I will do whatsoever I think to be most to God's glory, and my own good, profit and pleasure, in the whole of my duration, without any consideration of the time, whether now, or never so many myriad's of ages hence. Resolved to do whatever I think to be my duty and most for the good and advantage of mankind in general. Resolved to do this, whatever difficulties I meet with, how many and how great soever.

Resolved, never to speak evil of anyone, so that it shall tend to his dishonor, more or less, upon no account except for some real good.