Learn good-humor, never to oppose without just reason; abate some degree of pride and moroseness.

There is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign; Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain.

Though reading and conversation may furnish us with many ideas of men and things, yet it is our own meditation must form our judgment.

In books, or work, or healthful play.

When I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I'll bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes.

Poesy and oratory omit things not essential, and insert little beautiful digressions, in order to place everything in the most effective light.

Love is amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.