Those little nimble musicians of the air, that warble forth their curious ditties, with which nature hath furnished them to the shame of art.

Affliction is a divine diet which though it be not pleasing to mankind, yet almighty God hath often imposed it as a good, thought bitter, physic, to those children whose souls are dearest to him.

Rivers and the inhabitants of the watery element were made for wise men to contemplate, and fools to pass by without consideration.

It is agreed by most men, that the Eele is a most daintie fish; the Romans have esteemed her the Helena of their feasts, and some The Queen of pleasure.

Look to your health: and if you have it, praise God, and value it next to a good conscience; for health is the second blessing that we mortals are capable of; a blessing that money cannot buy; and therefore value it.

No life is so happy and so pleasant as the life of the well-govern'd angler.

God has two dwellings; one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart.