Do not expect to arrive at certainty in every subject which you pursue. There are a hundred things wherein we mortals. . . must be content with probability, where our best light and reasoning will reach no farther.
Isaac WattsHe rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove, the glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love.
Isaac WattsBut, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise; Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes.
Isaac WattsTalking over the things which you have read with your companions fixes them on the mind.
Isaac WattsAmong all the accomplishments of youth there is none preferable to a decent and agreeable behavior among men, a modest freedom of speech, a soft and elegant manner of address, a graceful and lovely deportment, a cheerful gravity and good-humor, with a mind appearing ever serene under the ruffling accidents of human life.
Isaac Watts