148 Quotes by Isaac Watts

When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.

The passions are the gales of life; and it is religion only that can prevent them from rising into a tempest.

Some persons believe everything that their kindred, their parents, and their tutors believe. The veneration and the love which they have for their ancestors incline them to swallow down all their opinions at once, without examining what truth or falsehood there is in them. Men take their principles by inheritance, and defend them as they would their estates, because they are born heirs to them.

Poesy and oratory omit things not essential, and insert little beautiful digressions, in order to place everything in the most effective light.

Speak softly. It is far better to rule by love than fear.Speak softly. Let no harsh words mar the good we may do here.

Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small: Love so amazing, so divine Demands my soul, my life, my all.

Logic helps us to strip off the outward disguise of things, and to behold and judge of them in their own nature.

In common discourse we denominate persons and things according to the major part of their character; he is to be called a wise man who has but few follies.

At books, or work, or healthy play, Let all my years be passed; That I may give for every day A good account at last.