The child's toys and the old man's reasons are the fruits of two seasons.

General knowledges are those knowledges that idiots possess.

Reason, or the ratio of all we have already known, is not the same that it shall be when we know more.

None but blockheads copy each other.

Auguries of innocence "The emmet's inch and eagle's mile Make lame philosophy to smile. He who doubts from what he sees Will ne'er believe, do what you please.

Does the Eagle know what is in the pit Or wilt thou go ask the Mole? Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod, Or Love in a golden bowl?

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.