By Diligence And Patience, The Mouse Bit

Do You Sincerely Declare That You Love Mankind In General, Of What Profession Or Religion Soever? Do You Think Any Person Ought To Be Harmed In His Body, Name, Or Goods, For Mere Speculative Opinions, Or His External Way Of Worship? Do You Love Truth For Truth's Sake; And Will You Endeavor Impartially To Find And Receive It Yourself, And Communicate It To Others.

An Ounce Of Wit That Is Bought, Is Worth A Pound That Is Taught.

Let The Child's First Lesson Be Obedience, And The Second Will Be What Thou Wilt.

My Father's Little Library Consisted Chiefly Of Books In Polemic Divinity, Most Of Which I Read, And Have Since Often Regretted That, At A Time When I Had Such A Thirst For Knowledge, More Proper Books Had Not Fallen In My Way Since It Was Now Resolved I Should Not Be A Clergyman.

Be Sober And Temperate, And You Will Be Healthy.