The proper work of man, the grand drift of human life, is to follow reason, that noble spark kindled in us from heaven.

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.

He that loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, an effectual comforter. By study, by reading, by thinking, one may innocently divert and pleasantly entertain himself, as in all weathers, so in all fortunes.

Smiling always with a never fading serenity of countenance, and flourishing in an immortal youth.

The proper work of man, the grand drift of human life, is to follow reason, that noble spark kindled in us from heaven.

Nature has concatenated our fortunes and affections together with indissoluble bands of mutual sympathy.

Upright simplicity is the deepest wisdom, and perverse craft the merest shallowness.