The seeds of first instructions are dropp'd into the deepest furrows.

Deceit and treachery skulk with hatred, but an honest spirit flieth with anger.

Take the good with the evil, for ye all are pensioners of God, and none may choose or refuse the cup His wisdom mixeth.

Extravagance is the rich man's pitfall.

A spark is a little thing, yet it may kindle the world.

Error is a hardy plant; it flourisheth in every soil; In the heart of the wise and good, alike with the wicked and foolish; For there is no error so crooked, but it hath in it some lines of truth.

Be understood in thy teaching, and instruct to this measure of capacity; precepts and rules are repulsive to a child, but happy illustration winneth him.