Be wise with speed; a fool at forty is a fool indeed.

Life's cares are comforts; such by Heav'n design'd; He that hath none must make them, or be wretched.

Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote, And think they grow immortal as they quote.

Thy purpose firm is equal to the deed: Who does the best his circumstance allows Does well, acts nobly; angels could no more.

Wonder is involuntary praise.

Read nature; nature is a friend to truth.

A Christian is the highest style of man.