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Isaac Watts

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The fondness we have for self furnishes another long rank of prejudices.
Isaac Watts
'Tis the voice of the sluggard; I heard him complain, you have waked me too soon, I must slumber again.
Isaac Watts
Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks.
Isaac Watts
Acquire a government over your ideas, that they may come down when they are called, and depart when they are bidden.
Isaac Watts
When general observations are drawn from so many particulars as to become certain and indisputable, these are jewels of knowledge.
Isaac Watts
Flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still.
Isaac Watts
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.
Isaac Watts
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.
Isaac Watts
I would not change my blest estate for all the world calls good or great.
Isaac Watts
For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.
Isaac Watts
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.
Isaac Watts
A holy reverence checks our speech, And praise sits silent on our tongues.
Isaac Watts
Acquaint yourself with your own ignorance.
Isaac Watts

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