Hugh Blair

Exercise is the chief source of improvement in our faculties.

The least degree of ambiguity which leaves the mind in suspense as to the meaning ought to be avoided with the greatest care.

The great standard of literature as to purity and exactness of style is the Bible.

Gentleness corrects whatever is offensive in our manner.

Pride makes us esteem ourselves; vanity makes us desire the esteem of others.

Only mediocrity of enjoyment is allowed to man.

What ever purifies the heart also fortifies it.

Fretfulness of temper will generally characterize those who are negligent of order