Birds in their little nests agree; And 'tis a shameful sight When children of one family Fall out, and chide, and fight.

I have been there, and still would go; 'T is like a little heaven below.

Do not hover always on the surface of things, nor take up suddenly with mere appearances; but penetrate into the depth of matters, as far as your time and circumstances allow, especially in those things which relate to your profession.

The tall, the wise, the reverend head Must lie as low as ours.

In common discourse we denominate persons and things according to the major part of their character; he is to be called a wise man who has but few follies.

It was a saying of the ancients, "Truth lies in a well;" and to carry on this metaphor, we may justly say that logic does supply us with steps, whereby we may go down to reach the water.

To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be honour, praise, and glory given By all on earth, and all in heaven.