Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another.

Morality

He that has not religion to govern his morality, is not a dram better than my mastiff-dog; so long as you stroke him, and please him, and do not pinch him, he will play with you as finely as may be, he is a very good moral mastiff; but if you hurt him, he will fly in your face, and tear out your throat.

Prayer

Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us.

Tact and Tactfulness

'Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels.