Isaac Watts

The fondness we have for self furnishes another long rank of prejudices.

'Tis the voice of the sluggard; I heard him complain, you have waked me too soon, I must slumber again.

Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks.

Acquire a government over your ideas, that they may come down when they are called, and depart when they are bidden.

When general observations are drawn from so many particulars as to become certain and indisputable, these are jewels of knowledge.

Flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still.

To be angry about trifles is mean and childish; to rage and be furious is brutish; and to maintain perpetual wrath is akin to the practice and temper of devils; but to prevent and suppress rising resentment is wise and glorious, is manly and divine.

Do not hover always on the surface of things, nor take up suddenly with mere appearances; but penetrate into the depth of matters, as far as your time and circumstances allow, especially in those things which relate to your profession.

I would not change my blest estate for all the world calls good or great.

For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.

Instructors should not only be skilful in those sciences which they teach, but have skill in the method of teaching, and patience in the practice.

A holy reverence checks our speech, And praise sits silent on our tongues.

Acquaint yourself with your own ignorance.