"God, when he gave the world to men in common, commanded man also to labour, and the penury of his condition required it of him."

"The great art of teaching is to awaken the curiosity of the pupil."

"Parents have a power over their children, to support and govern them for their good, till they are of capacity to shift for themselves."

"The greatest part of mankind are more swayed by custom than by reason."

"The thoughts of a child are of so little consequence to the world, that it is no matter how incoherent they are."