English - Politician | July 17, 1674 - November 25, 1748
'Tis the voice of the sluggard; I heard him complain, you have waked me too soon, I must slumber again.
Isaac Watts
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Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks.
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Do not hover always on the surface of things, nor take up suddenly with mere appearances; but penetrate into the depth of matters, as far as your time and circumstances allow, especially in those things which relate to your profession.
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For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.
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Acquaint yourself with your own ignorance.
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Flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still.
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Acquire a government over your ideas, that they may come down when they are called, and depart when they are bidden.
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I would not change my blest estate for all the world calls good or great.
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