We are too careless of posterity; not considering that as they are, so the next generation will be.
William PennSpeak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.
William PennMany 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.
William Penn