And he that does one fault at first And lies to hide it, makes it two.
Logic helps us to strip off the outward disguise of things, and to behold and judge of them in their own nature.
No science is speedily learned by the noblest genius without tuition.
Dear Lord. I give myself away. I've nothing else to give.
Earth, thou great footstool of our God, who reigns on high; thou fruitful source of all our raiment, life, and food; our house, our parent, and our nurse.
The passions are the gales of life; and it is religion only that can prevent them from rising into a tempest.