I call therefore a complete and generous education that which fits a man to perform justly, skilfully and magnanimously all the offices both private and public, of peace and war.

Did I request thee, Maker, from my clay To mould me man? Did I solicit thee From darkness to promote me?

Evil into the mind of god or man may come and go, so unapproved, and leave no spot or blame behind.

Most men admire Virtue who follow not her lore.

Who kills a man kills a reasonable creature, God's image, but thee who destroys a good book, kills reason its self.

And God made two great lights, great for their use To man, the greater to have rule by day, The less by night...

Meanwhile the Adversary of God and man, Satan with thoughts inflamed of highest design, Puts on swift wings, and towards the gates of hell Explores his solitary flight.

Though we take from a covetous man all his treasure, he has yet one jewel left; you cannot bereave him of his covetousness.

Let no man seek Henceforth to be foretold that shall befall Him or his children.