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.

There is a dreadful Hell, And everlasting pains; There sinners must with devils dwell In darkness, fire, and chains.

No science is speedily learned by the noblest genius without tuition.

Prayer is a sacred and appointed means to obtain all the blessings that we want, whether they relate to this life or the life to come.

A hermit who has been shut up in his cell in a college has contracted a sort of mould and rust upon his soul.

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.