Speech was given to the ordinary sort or men, whereby to communicate their mind; but to wise men, whereby to conceal it. Robert South communicateconcealman Change image and share on social
The mind begins to boggle at unnatural substances as things paradoxical and incomprehensible. Robert South beginboggleincomprehensible Change image and share on social
Abstinence is the great strengthener and clearer of reason. Robert South abstinencecleargreat Change image and share on social
God expects from men something more than at such times, and that it were much to be wished for the credit of their religion as well as the satisfaction of their conscience that their Easter devotions would in some measure come up to their Easter dress. Robert South consciencecreditdevotion share on social
Guilt upon the conscience, like rust upon iron, both defiles and consumes it, gnawing and creeping into it, as that does which at last eats out the very heart and substance of the metal. Robert South conscienceconsumecreep Change image and share on social
Defeat should never be a source of discouragement but rather a fresh stimulus. Robert South defeatdiscouragementfresh Change image and share on social
Action is the highest perfection and drawing forth of the utmost power, vigor, and activity of man's nature. Robert South actionactivitydraw Change image and share on social
Passion is the drunkenness of the mind. Robert South drunkennessmindpassion Change image and share on social
It is the work of fancy to enlarge, but of judgment to shorten and contract; and therefore this must be as far above the other as judgment is a greater and nobler faculty than fancy or imagination. Robert South contractenlargefaculty Change image and share on social
Innocence is like polished armor; it adorns and defends. Robert South adornarmordefend Change image and share on social
