It becomes no man to nurse despair, but, in the teeth of clenched antagonisms, to follow up the worthiest till he die.

When the Sun Clearest shineth Serenest in the heaven, Quickly are obscured All over the earth Other stars.

For in prosperity a man is often puffed up with pride, whereas tribulations chasten and humble him through suffering and sorrow. In the midst of prosperity the mind is elated, and in prosperity a man forgets himself; in hardship he is forced to reflect on himself, even though he be unwilling. In prosperity a man often destroys the good he has done; amidst difficulties he often repairs what he long since did in the way of wickedness.

All the youth now in England of free men, who are rich enough to be able to devote themselves to it, be set to learn as long as they are not fit for any other occupation, until they are able to read English writing well.

I desire to leave to the men that come after me a remembrance of me in good works.

I am a part of all whom I have met.

Science moves, but slowly, slowly, creeping on from point to point.