Believe and be confirmed.
By labor and intent study (which I take to be my portion in this life), joined with the strong propensity of nature, I might perhaps leave something so written to after-times, as they should not willingly let it die.
Few sometimes may know, when thousands err.
That power Which erring men call Chance.
In contemplation of created things, by steps we may ascend to God.
Opinion in good men is but knowledge in the making.