Time is like a ship which never anchors; while I am on board, I had better do those things that may profit me at my landing, than practice such as sh…

- Owen Feltham

It is much safer to reconcile an enemy than to conquer him; victory may deprive him of his poison, but reconciliation of his will.

- Owen Feltham

Every man should study conciseness in speaking; it is a sign of ignorance not to know that long speeches, though they may please the speaker, are the…

- Owen Feltham

By gaming we lose both our time and treasure - two things most precious to the life of man.

- Owen Feltham

Meditation is the soul's perspective glass.

- Owen Feltham

The greatest results in life are usually attained by simple means and the exercise of ordinary qualities. These may for the most part be summed up in…

- Owen Feltham

The greatest results in life are usually attained by common sense and perseverance.

- Owen Feltham

To trust God when we have securities in our iron chest is easy, but not thankworthy; but to depend on him for what we cannot see, as it is more hard …

- Owen Feltham

All men will be Peters in their bragging tongue, and most men will be Peters in their base denial; but few men will be Peters in their quick repentan…

- Owen Feltham