Many able Gardeners and Husbandmen are yet Ignorant of the Reason of their Calling; as most Artificers are of the Reason of their own Rules that govern their excellent Workmanship. But a Naturalist and Mechanick of this sort is Master of the Reason of both, and might be of the Practice too, if his Industry kept pace with his Speculation; which were every commendable; and without which he cannot be said to be a complete Naturalist or Mechanick.

What man in his right mind would conspire his own hurt? Men are beside themselves when they transgress against their convictions.

There can be no Friendship where there is no Freedom.

Let the people think they govern and they will be governed.

Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.

Be sure that religion cannot be right that a man is the worse for having.

Wherefore, brethren, let us be careful neither to out-go our guide, nor yet loiter behind him; since he that makes haste, may miss his way, and he that stays behind, lose his guide.