Histories make men wise; poets, witty; the mathematics, subtle; natural philosophy, deep; moral, grave; logic and rhetoric, able to contend.
Empiricism, scientific method
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"Men ought to know that in the theatre of human life it is only for Gods and angels to be spectators."
Controversial"Hurl your calumnies boldly; something is sure to stick."
Humorous"The greatest glory of a free-born people is to transmit that freedom to their children."
Strange & Unusual"Prosperity is not without many fears and distastes; and adversity is not without comforts and hopes."
Shocking"Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New, which carrieth the greater benediction, and better discovereth God's favour."
Humorous