A man should never be ashamed to own that he has been in the wrong, which is but saying in other words that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

We think our fathers fools, so wise we grow. Our wiser sons, no doubt will think us so.

What is it to be wise? 'Tis but to know how little can be known, To see all others' faults, and feel our own.

Go, wiser thou! and in thy scale of sense weigh thy opinion against Providence.

Men must be taught as if you taught them not, and things unknown proposed as things forgot.

Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance.