When two or three sciences are pursued at the same time if one of them be dry, as logic, let another be more entertaining, to secure the mind from weariness.

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.

When two or three sciences are pursued at the same time if one of them be dry, as logic, let another be more entertaining, to secure the mind from weariness.

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

Acquaint yourself with your own ignorance.

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

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