The child taught to believe any occurrence a good or evil omen, or any day of the week lucky, hath a wide inroad made upon the soundness of his understanding.

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.

But, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise; Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes.

Fancy and humour, early and constantly indulged in, may expect an old age overrun with follies.

In books, or work, or healthful play.

Talking over the things which you have read with your companions fixes them on the mind.

What's amiss I'll strive to mend,And endure what can't be mended.