We Are Apt To Be Very Pert

In All Debates, Let Truth Be Thy Aim, Not Victory, Or An Unjust Interest.

Men Are Generally More Careful Of The Breed Of Their Horses And Dogs Than Of Their Children.

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.

It Is The Amends Of A Short And Troublesome Life, That Doing Good And Suffering Ill Entitles Man To A Longer And Better.

Wit Gives An Edge To Sense, And Recommends It Extremely.