The thoughts that come often unsought, and, as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.
—John Locke
Overlong sermons… call off the thoughts from the sermon to the pudding at home that is in danger of being overboiled.
—John Newton
Men’s actions are the best guides to their thoughts.
—John Locke
When the creamy, choice thoughts of men and women are busied about earthly things, they mind earthly things in a sinful manner.
—Jeremiah Burroughs