Birds in their little nest agree; and 'Tis a shameful sight, when children of one family fall out, and chide, and fight.
– Isaac Watts
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.
– Isaac Watts
Flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still.
– Isaac Watts
For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.
– Isaac Watts
'Tis the voice of the sluggard; I heard him complain, you have waked me too soon, I must slumber again.
– Isaac Watts
For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do.
– Isaac Watts
Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks.
– Isaac Watts
I would not change my blest estate for all the world calls good or great.
– Isaac Watts
Acquire a government over your ideas, that they may come down when they are called, and depart when they are bidden.