We constantly change the world, even by our inaction. Therefore, let us change it responsibly.

An iron rod being placed on the outside of a building from the highest part continued down into the moist earth, in any direction strait or crooked, following the form of the roof or other parts of the building, will receive the lightning at its upper end, attracting it so as to prevent it's striking any other part; and, affording it a good conveyance into the earth, will prevent its damaging any part of the building.

There is none deceived but he that trusts.

Dangerous, therefore, is it to take shelter under a tree, during a thunder-gust. It has been fatal to many, both men and beasts.

It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.

You will discover 3 trustworthy mates, an aged wife, an aged canine, and ready dollars.

We may perhaps learn to deprive large masses of their gravity and give them absolute levity, for the sake of easy transport.