We may be as good as we please, if we please to be good.

Facetiousness is allowable when it is the most proper instrument of exposing things apparently base and vile to due contempt.

Mr Newton, a fellow of our College, and very young, being but the second year master of arts; but of an extraordinary genius and proficiency.

Mathematics - the unshaken Foundation of Sciences, and the plentiful Fountain of Advantage to human affairs.

The reading of books, what is it but conversing with the wisest men of all ages and all countries.

Industry has annexed thereto the fairest fruits and the richest rewards.

Even private persons in due season, with discretion and temper, may reprove others, whom they observe to commit sin, or follow bad courses, out of charitable design, and with hope to reclaim them.